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Exploring the concept of war through a discursive lens, this book examines late 20th Century novels that reinterpret and demilitarize traditional narratives of conflict. By analyzing these literary works, it challenges conventional perceptions of violence and invites readers to reconsider the implications of war in contemporary society. The focus on allegory reveals deeper themes and critiques, offering a fresh perspective on the complexities of warfare and its representation in literature.
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Allegories of Violence, Lidia Yuknavitch
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- Released
- 2001
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- Title
- Allegories of Violence
- Subtitle
- Tracing the Writings of War in Late Twentieth-Century Fiction
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Lidia Yuknavitch
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Released
- 2001
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 148
- ISBN13
- 9780415936378
- Category
- About Literature
- Description
- Exploring the concept of war through a discursive lens, this book examines late 20th Century novels that reinterpret and demilitarize traditional narratives of conflict. By analyzing these literary works, it challenges conventional perceptions of violence and invites readers to reconsider the implications of war in contemporary society. The focus on allegory reveals deeper themes and critiques, offering a fresh perspective on the complexities of warfare and its representation in literature.