Writing the story of the wartime occupation of the Channel Islands

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Goodall, Peter. 2013. "Writing the story of the wartime occupation of the Channel Islands." Shaw, Jan, Kelly, Philippa and Semler, L. E. (ed.) Storytelling: critical and creative approaches. London, United Kingdom. Palgrave Macmillan. pp. 114-123
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Writing the story of the wartime occupation of the Channel Islands

Book Chapter CategoryEdited book (chapter)
ERA Publisher ID2865
Book TitleStorytelling: critical and creative approaches
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AuthorGoodall, Peter
EditorsShaw, Jan, Kelly, Philippa and Semler, L. E.
Page Range114-123
Chapter Number7
Number of Pages10
Year2013
PublisherPalgrave Macmillan
Place of PublicationLondon, United Kingdom
ISBN9781137349941
9781137349958
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1057/9781137349958
Web Address (URL)http://www.palgrave.com/la/book/9781137349941
Abstract

It is no surprise that the wartime history of the Channel Islands, although much of it has been plundered to create quaint narratives for tourism purposes, remains to this day a sensitive topic, especially on Guernsey. ... The history of the Occupation in the islands is a disconcerting challenge, on all sides, the the comforting myths of British exceptionalism, heroism and decency.

KeywordsWorld War 2; Channel Islands; narrative; German occupation
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020470504. British and Irish literature
430304. British history
441013. Sociology of migration, ethnicity and multiculturalism
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Institution of OriginUniversity of Southern Queensland
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