Overview
Part memoir, part fiction, The Things They Carried is a haunting, powerful, and poetic collection of linked short stories about a platoon of American soldiers in the Vietnam War. Tim O’Brien masterfully blurs the line between truth and fiction, crafting a timeless meditation on war, memory, and the burden of emotional survival.
Why bulk buyers choose this title:
- A widely taught modern classic in high school and college curricula
- Sparks meaningful discussion about war, truth, and storytelling
- Excellent companion text for history, literature, and creative writing units
- Named one of the best books of the century by the New York Times and numerous educators
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