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The Things They Carried (1990) is a collection of linked short stories by American novelist Tim O'Brien, about a platoon of American soldiers fighting on the ground in the Vietnam War. His third book about the war, it is based upon his experiences as a soldier in the 23rd Infantry Division.
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- 1990
Learn about the themes, characters, and literary devices of Tim O'Brien's collection of short stories about the Vietnam War. Explore the book summary, quizzes, flashcards, and more with SparkNotes.
Mar 28, 1990 · 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.
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Oct 13, 2009 · 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.
A collection of stories by Tim O'Brien about his experiences in the Vietnam War and its aftermath. The book explores the themes of guilt, fear, friendship, and the power of stories to shape and heal.
