The Vietnam Reader: The Definitive Collection of Fiction and Nonfiction on the War
Stewart O'Nan
(Editor)
Description
An extraordinary selection of the finest and best-known art from the American war in Vietnam, from Tim O'Brien to Marvin Gaye, from mainstream bestsellers to radical poetry. This authoritative and accessible volume includes fiction, nonfiction, poetry, drama, film, photography, and popular song lyrics from the Vietnam War era, covering a breadth of experiences and perspectives. Also included are incisive reader's questions--useful for educators and book clubs--in a volume that makes an essential contribution to a wider understanding of the Vietnam War. An indispensable and provocative read for anyone who wants to know more about the war that changed the face of late-twentieth-century America.Product Details
Price
$21.00
$19.53
Publisher
Anchor Books
Publish Date
October 20, 1998
Pages
736
Dimensions
5.2 X 7.9 X 1.9 inches | 1.65 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9780385491181
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About the Author
Stewart O'Nan is the author of numerous books, including West of Sunset, The Odds, Emily Alone, Snow Angels, Songs for the Missing, and A Prayer for the Dying. His 2007 novel, Last Night at the Lobster, was a national bestseller and a finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize. He was born and raised in Pittsburgh, where he lives with his family.
