“The Language of War: Literature and Culture in the U.S. from the Civil War Through World War II” is a textbook authored by James Dawes and published by Harvard University Press in 2005. This trade paperback book delves into the literary criticism of historical events in the United States, specifically focusing on the cultural impact of war from the Civil War to World War II. With 308 pages, this 2018 digital reprint offers a comprehensive analysis of how literature reflects and shapes the narrative of American warfare during this period.”