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Author |
: Tim O'Brien |
Publisher |
: HarperCollins |
Total Pages |
: 259 |
Release |
: 2009-10-13 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780547420295 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0547420293 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (95 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Things They Carried by : Tim O'Brien
A classic work of American literature that has not stopped changing minds and lives since it burst onto the literary scene, The Things They Carried is a ground-breaking meditation on war, memory, imagination, and the redemptive power of storytelling. The Things They Carried depicts the men of Alpha Company: Jimmy Cross, Henry Dobbins, Rat Kiley, Mitchell Sanders, Norman Bowker, Kiowa, and the character Tim O’Brien, who has survived his tour in Vietnam to become a father and writer at the age of forty-three. Taught everywhere—from high school classrooms to graduate seminars in creative writing—it has become required reading for any American and continues to challenge readers in their perceptions of fact and fiction, war and peace, courage and fear and longing. The Things They Carried won France's prestigious Prix du Meilleur Livre Etranger and the Chicago Tribune Heartland Prize; it was also a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Critics Circle Award.
Author |
: Tim O'Brien |
Publisher |
: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt |
Total Pages |
: 301 |
Release |
: 2006-09-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780547527048 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0547527047 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (48 Downloads) |
Synopsis In the Lake of the Woods by : Tim O'Brien
A politician’s past war crimes are revealed in this psychologically haunting novel by the National Book Award–winning author of The Things They Carried. Vietnam veteran John Wade is running for senate when long-hidden secrets about his involvement in wartime atrocities come to light. But the loss of his political fortunes is only the beginning of John’s downfall. A retreat with his wife, Kathy, to a lakeside cabin in northern Minnesota only exacerbates the tensions rising between them. Then, within days of their arrival, Kathy mysteriously vanishes into the watery wilderness. When a police search fails to locate her, suspicion falls on the disgraced politician with a violent past. But when John himself disappears, the questions mount—with no answers in sight. In this contemplative thriller, acclaimed author Tim O’Brien examines America’s legacy of violence and warfare and its lasting impact both at home and abroad.
Author |
: Stewart O'Nan |
Publisher |
: Doubleday Books |
Total Pages |
: 424 |
Release |
: 1996 |
ISBN-10 |
: UOM:39015037312025 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (25 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Names of the Dead by : Stewart O'Nan
"In Ithaca, New York, in 1982, Larry Markham awakes to discover his wife, Vicki, has taken their young son, Scott, and left him - not for the first time, possibly for the last. It is a deep blow to a life already in fragments: a dead-end job delivering Wonder Bread; a strained relationship with his aging father, a veteran of World War Two; and weekly visits to the VA hospital where Larry, a former Army medic, leads a support group for disabled Vietnam vets. As he struggles to win Vicki back, Larry finds he is in danger of a far more imminent sort: A disturbed member of the support group - a trained CIA assassin - has disappeared, and is stalking Larry and his family. His methods send an unmistakable message: The game will end in death." "At the same time, The Names of the Dead is a harrowing and heartfelt portrait of the Vietnam War and the men who fought it. The year is 1968, the place A Shau valley, and Larry Markham - nineteen and green - must find a way to keep his platoon alive. Here we see the stories Larry cannot bring himself to tell - of friends who made the ultimate sacrifice in a war their country scorned." "The Names of the Dead is the story of a man trying to find his way back to himself - a story about storytelling and memories that refuse to fade. It is the story of a man rediscovering the courage to love one woman, and, through her, the world, his country, his family, and finally himself."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Author |
: M. H. Boroson |
Publisher |
: Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages |
: 282 |
Release |
: 2015-11-03 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781940456454 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1940456452 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (54 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Girl with Ghost Eyes by : M. H. Boroson
“The Girl with Ghost Eyes is a fun, fun read. Martial arts and Asian magic set in Old San Francisco make for a fresh take on urban fantasy, a wonderful story that kept me up late to finish.” —#1 New York Times bestselling author Patricia Briggs It’s the end of the nineteenth century in San Francisco’s Chinatown, and ghost hunters from the Maoshan traditions of Daoism keep malevolent spiritual forces at bay. Li-lin, the daughter of a renowned Daoshi exorcist, is a young widow burdened with yin eyes—the unique ability to see the spirit world. Her spiritual visions and the death of her husband bring shame to Li-lin and her father—and shame is not something this immigrant family can afford. When a sorcerer cripples her father, terrible plans are set in motion, and only Li-lin can stop them. To aid her are her martial arts and a peachwood sword, her burning paper talismans, and a wisecracking spirit in the form of a human eyeball tucked away in her pocket. Navigating the dangerous alleys and backrooms of a male-dominated Chinatown, Li-lin must confront evil spirits, gangsters, and soulstealers before the sorcerer’s ritual summons an ancient evil that could burn Chinatown to the ground. With a rich and inventive historical setting, nonstop martial arts action, authentic Chinese magic, and bizarre monsters from Asian folklore, The Girl with Ghost Eyes is also the poignant story of a young immigrant searching to find her place beside the long shadow of a demanding father and the stigma of widowhood. In a Chinatown caught between tradition and modernity, one woman may be the key to holding everything together. Skyhorse Publishing, under our Night Shade and Talos imprints, is proud to publish a broad range of titles for readers interested in science fiction (space opera, time travel, hard SF, alien invasion, near-future dystopia), fantasy (grimdark, sword and sorcery, contemporary urban fantasy, steampunk, alternative history), and horror (zombies, vampires, and the occult and supernatural), and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller, a national bestseller, or a Hugo or Nebula award-winner, we are committed to publishing quality books from a diverse group of authors.
Author |
: Nelson DeMille |
Publisher |
: Grand Central Publishing |
Total Pages |
: 613 |
Release |
: 2001-04-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780759522565 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0759522561 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (65 Downloads) |
Synopsis Word of Honor by : Nelson DeMille
Read the gripping story of a Vietnam vet whose secret past threatens his family, career, and honor, from the #1 New York Times bestselling author whose books have sold over 50 million copies worldwide, and is "a true master" (Dan Brown). He is a good man, a brilliant corporate executive, an honest, handsome family man admired by men and desired by women. But sixteen years ago Ben Tyson was a lieutenant in Vietnam. There, in 1968, the men under his command committed a murderous atrocity-and together swore never to tell the world what they had done. Not the press, army justice, and the events he tried to forget have caught up with Ben Tyson. His family, his career, and his personal sense of honor hang in the balance. And only one woman can reveal the truth of his past--and set him free.
Author |
: Tim O'Brien |
Publisher |
: HarperCollins UK |
Total Pages |
: 260 |
Release |
: 1991 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780006543947 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0006543944 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (47 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Things They Carried by : Tim O'Brien
A collection of award-winning and utterly moving stories about the madness of the Vietnam war.
Author |
: Bright Summaries |
Publisher |
: BrightSummaries.com |
Total Pages |
: 26 |
Release |
: 2019-04-08 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9782808019071 |
ISBN-13 |
: 2808019076 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (71 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien (Book Analysis) by : Bright Summaries
Unlock the more straightforward side of The Things They Carried with this concise and insightful summary and analysis! This engaging summary presents an analysis of The Things They Carried by Tim O’Brien, a series of interconnected short stories set during the Vietnam War. O’Brien was drafted to fight in Vietnam when he was in his early 20s, and he has written extensively about the conflict in both fiction and nonfiction pieces. In The Things They Carried, he tries to make sense of his and his comrades’ experiences during the war, which have an enduring effect on them and are never fully understood by those at home. As well as The Things They Carried, O’Brien is known for his novel Going After Cacciato and the autobiographical account If I Die in a Combat Zone, Box Me Up and Ship Me Home. Find out everything you need to know about The Things They Carried in a fraction of the time! This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you: • A complete plot summary • Character studies • Key themes and symbols • Questions for further reflection Why choose BrightSummaries.com? Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you on your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time. See the very best of literature in a whole new light with BrightSummaries.com!
Author |
: Harold Bloom |
Publisher |
: Infobase Publishing |
Total Pages |
: 153 |
Release |
: 2009 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781438114842 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1438114842 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (42 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Things They Carried by : Harold Bloom
This collection of stories from Vietnam War writer Tim O'Briens paints a through picture of the soldiers' life in the Vietnam War.
Author |
: Worth Books |
Publisher |
: Open Road Media |
Total Pages |
: 49 |
Release |
: 2017-01-31 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781504043762 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1504043766 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (62 Downloads) |
Synopsis Summary and Analysis of The Things They Carried by : Worth Books
So much to read, so little time? This brief overview of The Things They Carried tells you what you need to know—before or after you read Tim O’Brien’s book. Crafted and edited with care, Worth Books set the standard for quality and give you the tools you need to be a well-informed reader. This Summary of The Things They Carried by Tim O’Brien includes: Historical context Story-by-story summaries Character analysis Themes and symbols Important quotes Supporting material to enhance your understanding of the source work About The Things They Carried by Tim O’Brien: A New York Times Book of the Century and Pulitzer Prize finalist, The Things They Carried is a modern classic and an essential work of literature about the Vietnam War. Brilliantly blending fact and fiction, autobiography and imagination, Tim O’Brien draws on personal experience to tell the stories of a platoon of American soldiers sent to fight Vietnam. As they trek through jungles and across mountains, the young men of Alpha Company carry radios, assault rifles, C-rations, and good luck charms—as well as grief, love, terror, and the shame of cowardice. Most of all, they carry the dream of escape, not yet knowing that the burden of memory will haunt them long after the war is over. Taught in classrooms all over the world, The Things They Carried is a groundbreaking work of art that reveals the true nature of war and celebrates the healing power of storytelling. The summary and analysis in this ebook are intended to complement your reading experience and bring you closer to a great work of fiction.
Author |
: Tim O'Brien |
Publisher |
: Spark Notes |
Total Pages |
: 100 |
Release |
: 1990 |
ISBN-10 |
: 1586638270 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781586638276 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (70 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Things They Carried by : Tim O'Brien
Each of these 22 tales relate the exploits and personalities of a fictional platoon of American soldiers in Vietnam.