Dancing in the Dark

A Cultural History of the Great Depression

Autor*innen

• Morris Dickstein

Parameter

• 626 Seiten
• 22 Lesestunden

• Geschichte
• Kunst
• Kunst & Kultur
• Musik
• Sachliteratur

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Set against the backdrop of the 1930s, this work delves into the duality of anxiety and optimism experienced by Americans during the Great Depression. Morris Dickstein presents a rich tapestry of cultural elements, from Dust Bowl migrations to the vibrant arts scene, highlighting how these creative expressions provided hope and uplifted national morale. Challenging the notion that Depression-era culture was solely escapist, this analysis reveals the dynamic energy that defined a remarkable artistic period in American history.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2010
• Einband: Paperback