Paul Fussell

Paul Fussell's The Great War and Modern Memory: The Illustrated Edition is a rare sort of book -- a product of intellectual rigor imbued with deep emotion. First published in 1975, this work of history and literature has helped readers come to terms with the legacy of the First World War. After garnering a National Book Award and other honors, the book has been a fixture on college reading lists and "best of" lists.  Now, there is a vividly illustrated edition that should spark fresh interest in Paul Fussell's nonfiction masterpiece.