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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 .
- Tim O'Brien
- 1990
A collection of stories by Tim O'Brien about his experiences in the Vietnam War and its aftermath. The stories explore the physical and psychological burdens of war, the guilt and fear of the soldiers, and the power of stories to heal and haunt.
Mar 28, 1990 · 315,932 ratings19,036 reviews. 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 ...
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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 on SparkNotes.
Oct 13, 2009 · Paperback – October 13, 2009. 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 ...
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A collection of stories by Tim O'Brien about his experiences as a soldier in the Vietnam War. The stories explore themes of memory, truth, friendship, and the burden of war through the perspectives of different characters and events.
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Sep 21, 2009 · The Things We Carry: Directed by Ian McCrudden. With Alyssa Lobit, Catherine Kresge, Alexis Rhee, Daniel Zacapa. When her drug-addict mother dies, Emmie returns home, traveling through the underbelly of suburbia looking for a package her mother has left behind, reconnecting with her estranged sister, Eve, along the way.
