Dancing Fools and Weary Blues: The Great Escape of the Twenties

by Lawrence R. Broer, John D. Walther

Overview

Often, the decade of the 1920s has been stereotyped with such labels as "The Roaring Twenties," "The Jazz Age," or "The Lost Generation." Historical perspective has forced reevaluation of this decade. Articles in this collection are presented in the most definitive anthology dealing with 1920s America.
The contributors have put aside stereotypes to offer a valuable critique of the American dream during a time of major crises. Dancing Fools and Weary Blues also presents its readers a picture of the continual redemption and revitalization of that dream, and reasserts its basic democratic values.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780879724580
Publisher:	University of Wisconsin Press
Publication date:	01/01/1990
Edition description:	1
Pages:	202
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.50(d)

Editorial Reviews

Fourteen essays (thirteen prepared for this anthology) bring scholarship and historical perspectives (as well as plenty of bite) to bear upon the myths and stereotypes regarding the 1920s in America. The essayists include Alfred Kazin, Darwin T. Turner, Norman H. Hostetler and Roderick Nash. No index. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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