The Gospel of Beauty in the Progressive Era Reforming American Verse and Values |
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Author:
| Szefel, Lisa |
Series title: | Palgrave Studies in Cultural and Intellectual History Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-0-230-11284-1 |
Publication Date: | Jun 2011 |
Publisher: | Palgrave
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Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | AUD $163.95 |
Book Description:
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Szefel investigates the use of poetry in addressing political reform at the turn of the twentieth century. It charts the work of poets and editors - many of whom were women and minorities - who created a network of organizations to nurture writers who addressed the problems wrought by Progressive-era capitalism.
Szefel investigates the use of poetry in addressing political reform at the turn of the twentieth century. It charts the work of poets and editors - many of whom were women and minorities - who created a network of organizations to nurture writers who addressed the problems wrought by Progressive-era capitalism.