The Great War and Modern Memory

In The Great War and Modern Memory, Paul Fussell delivers a powerful and incisive exploration of World War I, critically acclaimed since its 1970 release. This award-winning study examines the profound impact of the war on literature and society, focusing on notable writers like Siegfried Sassoon and Wilfred Owen. Fussell eschews complex literary theory to present a grounded analysis of how the war's trauma was reflected in poems, diaries, and novels, emphasizing the radical shifts in language and perception that arose from this catastrophic event.