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atrocity and captivity narratives  

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  • Atrocity and captivity narratives are a literary genre almost unique to English citizens and their colonial counterparts. Stories of atrocities committed during the English Civil War in the 17th century, published by both sides, were a popular propaganda tool to demonize the enemy and justify retaliatory acts, which often prompted further publications. [Source: Encyclopedia of War & American Society; Atrocity and Captivity Narratives]

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