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War serves as a profound backdrop in English literature, shaping plots, character arcs, and political critiques. The essay explores how periods of civil unrest and conflict have historically intensified this literary focus. Notably, the aftermath of 9/11 marked a significant shift, steering American literature away from local narratives toward new genres like the 9/11 novel and Ground Zero Fiction. This evolution highlights a distinct departure from traditional war literature associated with earlier conflicts, reflecting the complexities of modern warfare and its narrative implications.
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Omar El Akkad's "American War". A Child's Perspective on War, Matthias Dickert
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- Released
- 2018
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- Title
- Omar El Akkad's "American War". A Child's Perspective on War
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Matthias Dickert
- Publisher
- GRIN Verlag
- Released
- 2018
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 72
- ISBN13
- 9783668654426
- Category
- About Literature, War prose
- Description
- War serves as a profound backdrop in English literature, shaping plots, character arcs, and political critiques. The essay explores how periods of civil unrest and conflict have historically intensified this literary focus. Notably, the aftermath of 9/11 marked a significant shift, steering American literature away from local narratives toward new genres like the 9/11 novel and Ground Zero Fiction. This evolution highlights a distinct departure from traditional war literature associated with earlier conflicts, reflecting the complexities of modern warfare and its narrative implications.