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Dancing in the Dark - A Cultural History of the Great Depression (Paperback)
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Dancing in the Dark - A Cultural History of the Great Depression (Paperback)
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Discovery Miles 3 790
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Hailed as one of the best books of 2009 by the New York Times and
the Los Angeles Times, this vibrant portrait of 1930s culture
masterfully explores the anxiety and hope, the despair and
surprising optimism of distressed Americans during the Great
Depression. Morris Dickstein, whom Norman Mailer called "one of our
best and most distinguished critics of American literature," has
brought together a staggering range of material-from epic Dust Bowl
migrations to zany screwball comedies, elegant dance musicals,
wildly popular swing bands, and streamlined Deco designs. Exploding
the myth that Depression culture was merely escapist, Dickstein
concentrates on the dynamic energy of the arts, and the resulting
lift they gave to the nation's morale. A fresh and exhilarating
analysis of one of America's most remarkable artistic periods, with
Dancing in the Dark Dickstein delivers a monumental critique. A New
York Times Notable Book, Los Angeles Times Favorite Book, San
Francisco Chronicle Best Book of 2009, and Huffington Post Best
Book.
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