Paul Fussell Book order

March 22, 1924 – May 23, 2012

Paul Fussell was an American cultural and literary historian whose work spanned diverse subjects, from scholarly explorations of eighteenth-century English literature to incisive commentary on America's class system. He is best known for his profound writings on the World Wars, deeply informed by his own experiences as an infantry officer in Europe. Fussell's prose is characterized by its sharp intellect, often employing irony and a keen eye for the absurdities of human behavior and societal structures. His literary legacy lies in his unique ability to illuminate the human condition through critical examinations of culture and history.

2005
The Boys' Crusade
The American Infantry in Northwestern Europe, 1944-1945
208 pages
8 hours of reading
3.9(496)Add rating
Focusing on the harrowing experiences of young American infantrymen in World War II, Paul Fussell offers a candid narrative that reveals the stark realities of combat. Drawing from his own experiences, he critiques the romanticized perceptions of war by addressing strategy and leadership while exposing the brutal truths often masked by glorified accounts. This compelling account serves to honor the soldiers who fought as children, providing a profound understanding of their sacrifices and the harshness of the battlefield.
1989
Wartime
342 pages
12 hours of reading
4.3(26)Add rating
* Shuns the heroics portrayed by Hollywood* Fussell concentrates on the human factor in World War II* Examines the everyday life British and American people experienced on the home and battle fronts
1984
Class
3.9(2870)Add rating
This book describes the living-room artifacts, clothing styles, and intellectual proclivities of American classes from top to bottom.
1980
Abroad
British Literary Traveling Between the Wars
256 pages
9 hours of reading
3.0(5)Add rating
A eulogy for the lost art of traveling and an evaluation of the British writers who authored travel books
1977
The Great War and Modern Memory
4.2(5422)Add rating
A new edition of Paul Fussell's literate, literary, and illuminating account of the Great War, now a classic text of literary and cultural criticism.

The Boys' Crusade

Wartime

Class

Abroad

The Great War and Modern Memory