Lectures For Lifelong Learners!

Take a literary journey through some of the greatest war stories and poetry written in English by soldiers themselves. This thought-provoking lecture explores the rich tradition of literature by combat veterans, suggesting some of the ways that they use storytelling to process trauma, inform collective memory, and preserve truths that history books and news media often miss. We’ll trace themes by veterans of both World Wars and consider distinct features that define “Postmodern War” and its literature. This talk reminds us that sometimes the bravest thing a soldier can do is pick up a pen.