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Focusing on the Civil War's cultural impact, Alice Fahs uncovers the extensive popular literature that emerged during the conflict from 1861 to 1865. She examines a diverse array of works, including poems, songs, children's stories, and novels, produced by authors and publishers from both the North and the South. By exploring these often-overlooked texts, Fahs reveals the varied political and social interpretations of the war, highlighting the significant role literature played in shaping public perception and sentiment during this tumultuous period.
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The Imagined Civil War, Alice Fahs
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- Released
- 2003
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- Title
- The Imagined Civil War
- Subtitle
- Popular Literature of the North and South, 1861-1865
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Alice Fahs
- Released
- 2003
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 426
- ISBN13
- 9780807854631
- Category
- History, Maps and Travel, World history
- Description
- Focusing on the Civil War's cultural impact, Alice Fahs uncovers the extensive popular literature that emerged during the conflict from 1861 to 1865. She examines a diverse array of works, including poems, songs, children's stories, and novels, produced by authors and publishers from both the North and the South. By exploring these often-overlooked texts, Fahs reveals the varied political and social interpretations of the war, highlighting the significant role literature played in shaping public perception and sentiment during this tumultuous period.