“It was a flight, a kind of fleeing, a kind of falling, falling higher and higher, spinning off the edge of the earth and beyond the sun and through the vast silent vacuum where there were no burdens and where everything weighed exactly nothing.”
Quote by Tim O'Brien
Work
The Things They Carried
This poignant collection of short stories explores the lives of soldiers during the Vietnam War, highlighting the physical and emotional toll of their experiences. The characters grapple with the weight of memories, fear, and the enduring impact of their time in combat. more
Author
Tim O'Brien
Tim O'Brien is an American novelist born on October 1, 1946. His works, set against the backdrop of the Vietnam War, explore themes of war and memory through personal experiences and fictional narratives. O'Brien's writing style is unique, utilizing nonlinear storytelling and metafictional techniques. more
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