Woody Guthrie is the most famous and influential folk music
composer and performer in the history of the United States. His
most popular song, "This Land is Your Land" has become the
country's unofficial national anthem, known to every school child
since the 1960s. His influence exceeded the realm of American
music, reaching American politics. Guthrie s music became the
soundtrack to the Great Depression, and iconic of the Dust Bowl
migrants. Guthrie and his music came to represent those
disenfranchised people who remained committed to making better
lives for themselves through the promise of the American Dream.
Here, in a short, accessible biography, bolstered with primary
documents, including letters, autobiographical excerpts, and
reflections by Pete Seeger, Cohen introduces Guthrie s life and
music influence to students of American history and culture.
General
Imprint: |
Routledge
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Series: |
Routledge Historical Americans |
Release date: |
July 2012 |
First published: |
2004 |
Authors: |
Ronald D. Cohen
|
Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 11mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
176 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-415-89569-9 |
Categories: |
Books >
Humanities >
History >
General
Books >
History >
General
Promotions
|
LSN: |
0-415-89569-3 |
Barcode: |
9780415895699 |
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