Birdsong

[Darksword]

arghh ive got 3 days to read like 500 pages, do research on shell shock in the first world war, and write a presentation. so, i realise im fucked but, would any 1 be able to tell, what the fuck is birdsong about, i.e. who are the main characters, and if you know any pages where it talks about shell shock and could tell me i would be VERY grateful, thx

 

[Indis]

Not actually read it but a quick search on google found this..

http://www.dooyoo.co.uk/printed-books/birdsong-sebastian-faulks/378514/


It might also be useful looking at post-traumatic stress disorder (which shellshock essentially is) and compare accounts past and present..

If you have the time that is...