For me, one of the greatest book about war is "The tale of the Heike". Very influancial in the the japanese culture. It was written by monks. The story begginings saying that every empire will fall. And thus continue describing the fall of the most powerfull house in japan, and the effects it has on their people. It is hard to read. But there is modern adaptation, like "The heike Story" for exemple.
Please make a video about the Brothers Grimm who compiled the German folklore stories during the age of Romanticism. Why their stories have been immortalized by Disney land and the education system.
Great suggestion. Also a good connection, how old fairytales still shape us in some way. I'm working a long project on German philosophy, so I will look into it.
One novel to consider is Zola's "The Debacle." Set during the Franco-Prussian war, it is the story of a French squad of soldiers who struggle to defend their country against an invader while being poorly led. A second one is the ironically titled "Paths of Glory," about a general's unchecked vanity and what it costs men under his command. In these novels you can see how the wheel of war crushes the men who fight them.
I don't like war novels very much because they're exhausting. I have only read Journey to the End of the Night from that list. The Good Soldier Svejk sounds intriguing.
Can you make a video about the persian culture of weeping and crying which is deeply rooted in Persian literature? The story of Siavash is a good example of that where in Ancient Persia his martyrdom was celebrated yearly with funeral parades accompanied by public wailing and weeping. The same tradition is observed in the Iranian version of Islam in the tradition of Ashura which commemorates the death of Hussain at Kerbala.
The Things They Carried was required reading in high school for me, and we all loved it. Still my favorite war novel. If I were to add one more book it would be La Débâcle by Zola, that's Zola's take on the (anti)war novel. To respond to the closing words as an anthropologist, war is a relatively recent invention. Interpersonal violence is in our DNA and has continuity with the other primates, but war is new, only beginning within the most recent 1% of our history. Men as the disposable sex is also culturally particular, but often true nonetheless. The recency of war, as with the recency of patriarchy, shows that they too can end. As the patriarchy is unravelling with feminism, we are seeing war unravel with anti-war ideology.
The best War novels are those, your father used to sleep you in when he came home from line. And you fall asleep so fast and happy because you know tomorrow when wake up first thing you do is look for an AK47 and ask Dad if it is ok to play with it. Men I was 4 years old.
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The best War novels are really psychological novels that are willing to examine the psyche in states of terror, courage and mystery
Any recommendations?
Most of them written by those who experienced the horror of war first-hand. I agree.
For me, one of the greatest book about war is "The tale of the Heike". Very influancial in the the japanese culture. It was written by monks.
The story begginings saying that every empire will fall. And thus continue describing the fall of the most powerfull house in japan, and the effects it has on their people.
It is hard to read. But there is modern adaptation, like "The heike Story" for exemple.
It is a great Japanese epic.
I was thinking of Crane's The Red Badge of Courage and Trumbo's Johnny Got His Gun. I think they're great anti-war novels too.
Like that you bring to attention novels from authors that most of us would not have come across. Good list. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I was thinking A Farewell to Arms or For Whom The Bells Toll maybe but gret vid as always
Those are great candidates.
Please make a video about the Brothers Grimm who compiled the German folklore stories during the age of Romanticism. Why their stories have been immortalized by Disney land and the education system.
Great suggestion. Also a good connection, how old fairytales still shape us in some way. I'm working a long project on German philosophy, so I will look into it.
Very nice video... much needed in these times
Glad it was helpful!
I'm from Albania, and I'm glead that have selected "The general of the dead army" among the greatest anti war novels. Thank you!
Always full of deep philosophy & great book reviews .. love the art and music you find for it all too
Appreciate it.
Thanks for the great video!
My pleasure!
Great video again 🎉
One novel to consider is Zola's "The Debacle." Set during the Franco-Prussian war, it is the story of a French squad of soldiers who struggle to defend their country against an invader while being poorly led. A second one is the ironically titled "Paths of Glory," about a general's unchecked vanity and what it costs men under his command. In these novels you can see how the wheel of war crushes the men who fight them.
No "The Naked and the Dead" by Mailer? 🤔
Aside from this, excellent short list!
Thank you!
Great topic for a video!
awesome.
Can you do a video about Michail Bulgakow?
I don't like war novels very much because they're exhausting. I have only read Journey to the End of the Night from that list. The Good Soldier Svejk sounds intriguing.
I can agree. It can be emotionally taxing.
Can you make a video about the persian culture of weeping and crying which is deeply rooted in Persian literature? The story of Siavash is a good example of that where in Ancient Persia his martyrdom was celebrated yearly with funeral parades accompanied by public wailing and weeping. The same tradition is observed in the Iranian version of Islam in the tradition of Ashura which commemorates the death of Hussain at Kerbala.
Alls Quiet on the Western Front is a must read and also on audio
I agree.
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Please make a Video about bengali literature (6th most spoken language in Earth and have a great literature)
The Things They Carried was required reading in high school for me, and we all loved it. Still my favorite war novel.
If I were to add one more book it would be La Débâcle by Zola, that's Zola's take on the (anti)war novel.
To respond to the closing words as an anthropologist, war is a relatively recent invention. Interpersonal violence is in our DNA and has continuity with the other primates, but war is new, only beginning within the most recent 1% of our history. Men as the disposable sex is also culturally particular, but often true nonetheless. The recency of war, as with the recency of patriarchy, shows that they too can end. As the patriarchy is unravelling with feminism, we are seeing war unravel with anti-war ideology.
Brilliant
The best War novels are those, your father used to sleep you in when he came home from line. And you fall asleep so fast and happy because you know tomorrow when wake up first thing you do is look for an AK47 and ask Dad if it is ok to play with it. Men I was 4 years old.
What about "pro war" novels?
there are many i am sure.
Why should you don't read Pakistani literature
War can never be avoided . Its a human nature to fight to solve a problem which cant be solved that why people fight in hope of solving a problem
I am also pretty pessimistic but reason is a great substitute to violence.