In observance of Remembrance Day, we are airing our 1997 interview with the late Paul Fussell. His award-winning book, The Great War and Modern Memory was a ground-breaking work that explored how war is remembered and mythologised in literature and in life.

An American war veteran and renowned academic, Paul Fussell died in May at the age of 88.

Music to close the show:

CD: SHOSTAKOVICH: COMPLETE WORKS FOR PIANO TRIO

Cut 2:  "Trio for Piano and Strings, No.2, Op.67, 1st Mov't"

Performer:  Gryphon Trio

Composer:  Dmitri Shostakovich

Label: ANALEKTA AN2 9854