Ernest Hemingway, 1918 American writer Ernest Hemingway served as an ambulance driver for the American Red Cross in World War I. (more) War Stories: 13 Modern Writers Who Served in War Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/topic/War-Stories-13-Modern-Writers-Who-Served-in-War Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/topic/War-Stories-13-Modern-Writers-Who-Served-in-War Written by René Ostberg René Ostberg is an associate editor at Encyclopaedia Britannica. René Ostberg Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Oct 30, 2024 • Article History Table of Contents Ask the Chatbot a Question Ask the Chatbot a Question War is one of the most common themes in literature. Indeed, some of the earliest great literary works are epics recounting the events or aftermath of a war. The Iliad, traditionally said to have been composed by the Greek poet Homer in the 8th century bce, is an epic poem about the Trojan War. Homer’s Odyssey (c. 725–675 bce) tells of a warrior’s wanderings for 10 years after that war. Numerous writers who served in wars of the 20th and 21st centuries have recounted or drawn from their experiences to produce great modern works of fiction, poetry, and memoir. Hemingway ...(100 of 2751 words)

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