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Short Stories· Ireland

The Things They Carried

by Tim O'Brien
Aggregate Editorial Score30/100
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Published 1990English
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Published in 1990, The Things They Carried established Tim O'Brien as one of the defining voices in short stories. A landmark work of short fiction, The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien (1990) demonstrates the power of the short story to capture life's essential moments.

Book Details

AuthorTim O'Brien
Published1990
Country of Origin🇮🇪 Ireland
LanguageEnglish
Category📄 Short Stories
ISBN0767902890
Editorial Score30/100
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📄 Short Stories

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Country of Origin

🇮🇪 Ireland

This book is part of Ireland's rich literary tradition.

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Awards & Recognition

Kirkus Reviews
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199030
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Tim O'Brien
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The Things They Carried was written by Tim O'Brien, first published in 1990. Tim O'Brien is recognized as a significant author in the field of short stories.

When was The Things They Carried published?

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The Things They Carried is classified as Short Stories. Collections of concise fiction exploring a wide range of human experience.

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