1861 - 1866
The War Years produced an unimaginable quantity of Prose and Poetry, unrivaled by any subsequent periods that include both the Post World War 1 'Roaring Twenties' and the products of World War 2. The outpouring of the literary arts is extraordinary, not just in the efforts of the War Years but in the time's inspiration to following generations. Cold Mountain by Charles Frazier and Gods and Generals by Jeff Shaara are two recent novels. The best war novel of all times owes its origins to the Story of the men who served: The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane.
It was also an unprecedented time of memoirs, journals, epic poetry, fiction, and news reporting. The only thing 'missing' is motion pictures.
It was also an unprecedented time of memoirs, journals, epic poetry, fiction, and news reporting. The only thing 'missing' is motion pictures.