The Barracks Thief (Magill’s Survey of American Literature, Revised Edition)
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- Author: Tobias Wolff
- First Published: 1984
- Type of Work: Novella
- Genres: Long fiction, Psychological fiction
- Subjects: 1960’s, United States or Americans, Communication, Vietnam War, Military life or service, Men, Armed forces, Armies
- Locales: Seattle, WA, Fort Bragg, NC
The Barracks Thief begins with a short prologue introducing the character who will narrate much of the tale. Philip Bishop, the elder son of a marriage that has ended badly, impulsively enlists in the Army, leaving behind his worried mother and vulnerable younger brother. At this point, the story shifts into the first person to recount Philip's military experiences. Philip meets Hubbard and Lewis when he arrives at Fort Bragg. Ignored by the rest of the company, the three newcomers reluctantly become companions and form a bond when they are assigned to guard an ammunition dump...
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