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Fine Copy In Like Jacket. First Edition/irst Printing. $19.95 Gorgeous Fresh Copy Without Wear. O'Brien Great Classic on The Vietnam War.

Size: 8x5x1; In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!

Uncorrected proof in AS New Condition. Rare. Softcover.; 8vo; 273 pages.

Book. Octavo, 273 pages. In Very Good condition with a Very Good condition dust jacket. Black spine with orange and white lettering. Dust jacket is wrapped in a mylar covering, price uncut "$19.95", has mild shelving wear. Boards and textblock have mild wear along the edges. Signed flat by Tim O'Brien on the title page. Shelved in Room C. 1392580. Special Collections.

Boston: Houghton Mifflin / Seymour Lawrence, 1990. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover with Dust Jacket. Fine/Fine. A Fine Hardcover in a Fine Dust Jacket. A Giftable Book. Black cloth-backed paper boards, lettering in gilt, with the dust jacket. First Edition, First Printing. 8vo;8.5 inches tall; 273 pages. Book appears unread; the dust jacket has the price of $19.95. Tim O’Brien’s The Things They Carried is more than just a collection of war stories—it is a meditation on memory, truth, and the weight of experience. With a narrative style that blurs the line between fiction and reality, O’Brien plays with the reader’s perception, challenging them to consider whether truth lies in facts or in the emotions a story evokes. His writing does not simply recount events; it forces readers to question the very nature of storytelling itself. At its core, the book offers a deeply introspective look at the Vietnam War, not just as a historical moment but as a psychological and emotional burden carried by those who lived it. Through the lives of his characters, O’Brien reveals the unseen weight of war—the guilt, the fear, the longing for home—turning each soldier’s experience into something profoundly personal and universally human. His use of metafiction and fragmented storytelling draws the reader into the characters' minds, making their trauma and uncertainty feel immediate. Through shifting perspectives and recurring motifs, he creates a layered, haunting narrative that lingers long after the last page is turned. Beyond its literary artistry, The Things They Carried has left an enduring mark on American literature, reshaping how war stories are told. By expanding the boundaries of personal and historical narratives, O’Brien’s work stands as a powerful exploration of how we carry our past—both in our memories and in the stories we tell.

Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1990. 1st. Hardcover. Fine/fine. Bound in publisher's original quarter black cloth and black boards with the front cover and spine stamped in gilt. Dust jacket.