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Dancing in the Dark
A Cultural History of the Great Depression
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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.
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Dancing in the Dark, Morris Dickstein
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- 2010
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- Title
- Dancing in the Dark
- Subtitle
- A Cultural History of the Great Depression
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Morris Dickstein
- Publisher
- W. W. Norton & Company
- Released
- 2010
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 626
- ISBN13
- 9780393338768
- Category
- History, Maps and Travel, World history
- Description
- 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.