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American Literary Culture and the Vietnam War Narrative
Jim Neilson
University Press of Mississippi / Jackson
title
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Warring Fictions : American Literary Culture and the Vietnam War Narrative
author
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Neilson, Jim.
publisher
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University Press of Mississippi
isbn10 | asin
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1578060885
print isbn13
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9781578060887
ebook isbn13
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9780585034041
language
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English
subject
American literature--20th century--History and criticism, Vietnamese Conflict, 1961-1975--Literature and the conflict, Vietnamese Conflict, 1961-1975--Personal narratives, American, Vietnamese Conflict, 1961-1975--Historiography, War stories, American--Hi
publication date
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1998
lcc
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PS228.V5N45 1998eb
ddc
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813/.5409358
subject
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American literature--20th century--History and criticism, Vietnamese Conflict, 1961-1975--Literature and the conflict, Vietnamese Conflict, 1961-1975--Personal narratives, American, Vietnamese Conflict, 1961-1975--Historiography, War stories, American--Hi
Page iv
For Susan, who gave me peace
Copyright 1998 by University Press of Mississippi All rights reserved Manufactured in the United States of America
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The paper in this book meets the guidelines for permanence and durability of the Committee on Production Guidelines for Book Longevity of the Council on Library Resources.
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Neilson, Jim Warring fictions : American literary culture and the Vietname War narrative / Jim Neilson. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 1-57806-087-7 (alk. paper).ISBN 1-57806-088-5 (pbk.: alk. paper) 1. American literature20th centuryHistory and criticism. 2. Vietnamese Conflict, 19611975Literature and the conflict. 3. Vietnamese Conflict, 19611975Personal narratives, American. 4. Vietnamese Conflict, 19611975Historiography. 5. War stories, AmericanHistory and criticism. I. Title. PS228.V5N45 1998 813'.5409358dc2198-33587 CIP
British Library Cataloging-in-Publication Data available
Page v
Contents
Acknowledgments
ix
Introduction: Manufacturing Canons
1
1. Commercial Literary Culture
17
2. Academic Literary Culture
39
3. La Condition Humaine
55
4. Official Distortions
89
5. Rock-and-Roll War
135
6. America as Home
165
7. Undying Uncertainty
191
Conclusion: True War Stories
211
Notes
223
References
229
Index
245
Page vii
The ultimate target is the human mind. It may be "changed," it may be rendered impotent for expression or it may be extinguished, but it still remains the critical target. Notes on Strategic Hamlets, USOM, Saigon, Office of Rural Affairs
Page ix
Acknowledgments
This book evolved over several years and in several locations. In the suburbs of New Jersey, Texas, and Georgia I relied on the unwavering support and love of Colleen, Scott, Irene, and Chip. On the streets and canals of Bangkok, I saw firsthand the ravages of underdevelopment and the pernicious effects of U.S. militarism. My education here was greatly assisted by Rick's tutelage and guiding (and continuing) influence. At Miami University, my education was furthered through friendship with Mike Shea and through the intervention of Don Daiker. This book began in earnest at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro under the guidance of Lee Zacharias (and through the collegial encouragement of Anna Copeland and Charles Cunningham). It grew to the soulful sounds of Memphis and drew inspiration from the hard-working humanities librarians there. With the great help of Jeff Williams (that rarest of academics, one whose practice is guided by his political principles) this book took its present shape, ironically enough, in the shadow of The Citadel. Above all, this book was influenced by the pedagogy, collaboration, and camaraderie of Greg Meyerson, whose insights and influence can be found on nearly every page.
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