Tim O'Brien

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Tim O'Brien

Literature

#909

World Rank

#2019

Historical Rank

#447

USA Rank

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Why Is Tim O'Brien Influential?

According to Wikipedia, Tim O'Brien is an American novelist who served as a soldier in the Vietnam War. Much of his writing is about wartime Vietnam, and his later work often explores the postwar lives of its veterans. O’Brien is perhaps best known for his book The Things They Carried , a collection of linked semi-autobiographical stories inspired by O'Brien's wartime experiences. In 2010, The New York Times described the latter as “ a classic of contemporary war fiction.” In addition, O’Brien is acclaimed for his war novel, Going After Cacciato , which received the National Book Award.

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What Schools Are Affiliated With Tim O'Brien ?

Tim O'Brien is affiliated with the following schools:

• Macalester College
• Harvard University

What Are Tim O'Brien 's Academic Contributions?

Tim O'Brien is most known for their academic work in the field of literature. They are also known for their academic work in the fields of

Tim O'Brien has made the following academic contributions:

• Tomcat in Love
• July, July
• In the Lake of the Woods
• If I Die in a Combat Zone, Box Me Up and Ship Me Home
• Going After Cacciato