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THE THINGS THEY CARRIED
by O'Brien, Tim
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good/Very Good
- ISBN 10
- 039551598X
- ISBN 13
- 9780395515983
- Seller
-
Canandaigua, New York, United States
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About This Item
Boston: Houghton Mifflin/Seymour Lawrence, 1990. First Edition. . Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. O'Brien's fifth book is considered by many to be the best work by any writer on the Vietnam War as well as a major technical achievement combining three literary forms -- the short story, the novel and the memoir; First Printing of the First Trade Edition in First State Dustjacket (title on spine off center, no design credit on DJ flap); previous owner's last name in pencil on front pastedown, occasional underlining or marginal notes, upper corners of boards lightly bumped, o/w text and boards are clean, tight, with a slight spine lean; dustjacket shows only light surface and edgewear.
Synopsis
"The Things They Carried" is a powerful and moving collection of interconnected short stories about the experiences of American soldiers during the Vietnam War. Written by Tim O'Brien, a Vietnam veteran himself, the book explores the physical and emotional weight that soldiers carry with them into battle, and the lasting effects that war can have on individuals and society as a whole. Through a series of gripping and often heart-wrenching vignettes, O'Brien delves into themes of memory, trauma, loss, and the power of storytelling to make sense of our experiences. He also examines the complexities of human nature and the moral ambiguities of war, showing how soldiers are often forced to confront difficult ethical dilemmas and make impossible choices in the midst of chaos and violence.
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Details
- Bookseller
- H.W. Gumaer, Bookseller
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 003612
- Title
- THE THINGS THEY CARRIED
- Author
- O'Brien, Tim
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition.
- ISBN 10
- 039551598X
- ISBN 13
- 9780395515983
- Publisher
- Houghton Mifflin/Seymour Lawrence
- Place of Publication
- Boston
- Date Published
- 1990
- Keywords
- WAR, FIRST EDITION, VIETNAM, MODERN NOVEL, VIETNAM WAR
- Bookseller catalogs
- Modern Novel; War; Fine Literature;
Terms of Sale
H.W. Gumaer, Bookseller
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About the Seller
H.W. Gumaer, Bookseller
Biblio member since 2005
Canandaigua, New York
About H.W. Gumaer, Bookseller
H.W. Gumaer, Bookseller, has been serving customers on the internet since 2003. We specialize in modern American and English fiction and in mystery and detective thrillers, as well as art and art history. We also have a growing selection of mid-to-late 19th century history and literature. Nearly all our modern and contemporary books are first editions or otherwise collectable.
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