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1945

The year of 1945 CE.

This time is part of the Post-War.

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Brideshead Revisisted

Evelyn Waugh
Post-War UK Literature

Brideshead Revisisted

I think what primarily draws people to Brideshead Revisited novel is its themes of decadence, ignorance, and privilege.

May 29, 2023May 29, 2023 by S. Hargrave — Comment on Brideshead Revisisted

The Catcher in the Rye

J D Salinger
Post-War American Literature

The Catcher in the Rye

The Catcher in the Rye is much maligned. Accused of being misogynist, homophobic, and other horrible things, it’s a book that many people have a very strong opinion about one way or another.

August 8, 2022August 7, 2022 by S. Hargrave — Comment on The Catcher in the Rye

The Blood of Others

Simone de Beauvoir
Post-War French Literature

The Blood of Others

I think it’s obvious by this discussion alone that this is an incredibly complex concept to even touch on, let alone explore in depth, but de Beauvoir does just that in a way that is accessible to the reader and tied to the driving plot. If you’re interested in the mechanics of building conceptual narratives into concrete storylines, this novel is definitely a must-read.

March 14, 2022March 14, 2022 by S. Hargrave — Comment on The Blood of Others
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