Since You Went Away: World War II Letters from American Women on the Home Front

Litoff, Judy Barrett and Smith, David C

ISBN 10: 0195067959 / ISBN 13: 9780195067958

Edité par OUP,, 1991

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Hardback. Very good+ in dustwrapper. x + 293pp.

N° de réf. du vendeur C12640

Détails bibliographiques

• Titre: Since You Went Away: World War II Letters from American Women on the Home Front
• Éditeur: OUP,
• Date de parution: 1991
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN à 10 chiffres: 0195067959
• ISBN à 13 chiffres: 9780195067958
• Reliure: Couverture rigide
• État de la jaquette: Jaquette
• Catalogues du vendeur:
  • Twentieth Century
  • Women Writers
  • Second World War

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Synopsis

This is an anthology of letters written by women to soldiers in Europe or the Pacific. Women of all ages, races and classes were wooed by mail. Some even had to settle for a postal honeymoon. Combining love letters, morale-boosters and newsletters, the book provides insight into how American women viewed World War II and contributed to the morale of the troops. While reflecting the emotions generated by separation or loss, the book also shows how American women developed a new sense of independence after years of munitions or farm work, repairing cars, balancing budgets and coping with shortages.