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Laughter in the Trenches: Humour and Front Experience in German First World War Narratives

SKU: 9781443838993

4,718.82

Delve into the surprising role of humour in German First World War narratives. This insightful study analyzes iconic German literature from the trenches, revealing how wit and laughter were strategically employed in texts by authors like Jünger and Remarque. Essential for students of history and German literature in India, it uncovers how these soldiers’ accounts, during the Weimar Era, used humour to justify violence and power structures. Understand war’s true impact and the nuanced function of laughter in shaping front-line experiences and post-war reflections.

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