Wars (Twentieth Century Classics)
“Wars (Twentieth Century Classics)” by Angus Calder is a comprehensive anthology published by Penguin Books Ltd in 1999, featuring 528 pages in English. This collection presents a range of writings that explore the complex nature of war, highlighting the stark realities of killing and being killed, alongside themes of camaraderie and heroism.
Readers will find contributions from notable authors such as Primo Levi, Anna Akhmatova, Robert Graves, Seamus Heaney, and Bertolt Brecht. The anthology delves into the motivations behind why men engage in warfare and examines the resilience of humanity amidst the chaos of conflict. This edition offers a reflective look at war in literature, making it a significant resource for those interested in the literary exploration of this profound subject.
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This anthology brings together writings which emphasise that despite the camaraderie and heroism, war is really about killing and being killed. It concentrates on why it is men fight wars and how something we call humanity survives them. Contributors include Primo Levi, Anna Akhmatova, Robert Graves, Seamus Heaney, Bertolt Brecht and others.
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