TITLE:The things they carried

PUBLISHER:Flamingo

ISBN:9780006543947

DEC-INDEX :813.54

YEAR:1991

RESUME:"The Things They Carried" is a novel written by Tim O'Brien. It is a collection of stories that recount the experiences of American soldiers during the Vietnam War. The stories are based on the author's own memories, blending reality and fiction to capture the essence of the war and its consequences on soldiers. The book explores the physical and emotional burdens that soldiers carry with them during the war. The objects they carry, such as weapons, maps, letters, but also memories and regrets, take on a deeper symbolic meaning. They become tangible representations of the fears, hopes, losses, and traumas experienced by the soldiers. Through evocative storytelling, the author immerses readers in the horrors of war, but also in the moments of camaraderie and solidarity among soldiers. Themes addressed include guilt, the weight of the past, courage, subjective truth, and the nature of memory.

N_PAGES:236

ILLUSTRATION:Non

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