The Alienated War Veteran in Film and Literature

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by Emmett Early

Type

Studies

Subject

Sociology

Keywords

sociology

Publishing date

2014

Publisher

McFarland & Co

Language

English

Relative size

Physical desc.

Paperback • 240 pages
6 x 9 inches (15 x 23 cm)

ISBN

978-0-7864-7499-8

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Book Presentation:
The veterans’ culture in postwar eras from World War I to the present is examined in this book, with specific attention to the historic events of each era as they influence veterans, and the literature and movies produced about veterans and by veterans. The intention is to highlight the reciprocal interactions among the influences of the war, the veterans, and the culture. The common alienation of the veterans of foreign wars is thoroughly explored. Films and literary works featuring war veterans of each era are examined in detail for their various views of alienation. Homer’s Odyssey, myths, fairy tales, modern novels, memoirs, and short stories are all discussed with an emphasis on detailing what is common and expected with returning veterans, and what is unique for each postwar era.

About the Author:
Emmett Early is a semiretired psychologist who lives in Seattle, Washington.

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