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The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien · Booklabria

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The Things They Carried

Short StoriesFamily life

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First published: 1990
Editions: 30 in 4 languages

Synopsis

The Things They Carried (1990) is a collection of linked short stories by American novelist Tim O'Brien, about a platoon of American soldiers fighting on the ground in the Vietnam War. His third book about the war, it is based upon his experiences as a soldier in the 23rd Infantry Division.

Subjects: Short Stories
Family life
Romans, nouvelles
Psychological
Missing persons
Married people

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30 in 4 languages

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English24 Spanish3 French1 Japanese1

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