156 Pages
by
Routledge
156 Pages
by
Routledge
156 Pages
by
Routledge
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Warrior-Writers of World War II delivers a thorough study of Americans who saw combat in World War II, survived, and returned home to become famous writers. It considers the works of 16 important authors, among them J. D. Salinger, John Ciardi, and James Jones, exploring these men’s war experiences and their reflection in their writings. This includes what they learned about themselves and,... Read more
Prologue
Chapter One: In the European Theater
Chapter Two: In the Pacific Theater
Conclusion: War and la condition humaine
Biography
Lee Congdon holds a Ph.D. in European history from Northern Illinois University. He served three years in the US Army, worked as an editor and writer for Encyclopaedia Britannica for over two years, and taught European history at James Madison University for 33 years. Dr. Congdon has published eight books, most recently George Kennan for Our Time, and some 300 articles, essays, and reviews in major publications in the US, Canada, and Europe.
