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In classical works of literature, war arises as an arena in which one’s life can be defined by glory, honour and duty. In modern works of literature, war is ultimately meaningless and bereft of any higher significance. This paper presents a survey of literature written in response to wars throughout the world.
War is a means of achieving an end, a weapon which can be used for good or for bad purposes. Some of these purposes for which war has been used have been accepted by humanity as worthwhile ends: indeed, war performs functions which are essential in any human society.
This goes to the heart of the issue of war. On the one hand it is about a purposive activity, geared to the demands of personal, group, and national security. On the other it is about the grim consequences of conflict. War is a bad thing to happen but, at least on occasion, a good thing to do.
War and Literary Studies poses two main questions: First, how has war shaped the field of literary studies? And second, when scholars today study the literature of war what are the key concepts in play?
War is a conflict between different groups, often nations or states, that involves organized and armed forces. It typically results in significant changes to political landscapes, social structures, and economies, influencing literature and cultural expressions profoundly, especially in the works of authors who explore the human condition ...
COURSE DESCRIPTION: An examination of literary works in which the major theme is war. Works to be studied include the short stories of Stephen Crane, Ernest Hemingway, and William Faulkner; novels such as TheRec113&aegCourage_ , All Quiet on the Western Front; and a variety of poems by writers of various countries.
The paper argues that plays, poems, memoirs and novels have been written to celebrate combatants as heroes; war literature has also been written to overcome the trauma of war while other literature has been written to underscore the effects of war and to speak out against wars.
