Freak Shows and the Modern American Imagination Constructing the Damaged Body from Willa Cather to Truman Capote |
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| Author:
| Fahy, Thomas |
| Series title: | American Literature Readings in the 21st Century Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-230-12098-3 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 2011 |
| Publisher: | Palgrave Macmillan
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| Imprint: | Palgrave Macmillan |
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $54.99 |
Book Description:
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Delves into the cultural history of the freak show and offers nuanced context within the larger social changes in the United States. Reveals disturbing truths about early twentieth-century prejudices and opens a space for exploring the profound social impact of contemporary events.
Delves into the cultural history of the freak show and offers nuanced context within the larger social changes in the United States. Reveals disturbing truths about early twentieth-century prejudices and opens a space for exploring the profound social impact of contemporary events.