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Federal Theatre, 1935-1939: Plays, Relief, and Politics - Princeton Legacy Library Jane DeHart Mathews
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Federal Theatre, 1935-1939: Plays, Relief, and Politics - Princeton Legacy Library
Jane DeHart Mathews
The WPA Theatre Project-conceived as a relief measure, a work program, and an artistic experiment-enjoyed a brief but lively existence. With skill and sensitivity Mrs. Mathews explores its turbulent history from its ambiguous origins in 1935 to its tragic demise in 1939. The book recreate: the atmosphere of the era, and conveys a vivid sense of the
Marc Notes: The WPA Theatre Project - conceived as a relief measure, a work programme and an artistic experiment - enjoyed a brief but lively existence. With skill and sensitivity Jane DeHart Mathews explores its turbulent history from its ambiguous origins in 1935 to its tragic demise in 1939. Publisher Marketing: The WPA Theatre Project-conceived as a relief measure, a work program, and an artistic experiment-enjoyed a brief but lively existence. With skill and sensitivity Mrs. Mathews explores its turbulent history from its ambiguous origins in 1935 to its tragic demise in 1939. The book recreate: the atmosphere of the era, and conveys a vivid sense of the Joys, frustrations, and personal sacrifices undergone by those dedicated few who recognized the need for an American People's Theatre.. Mrs. Mathews also provides a detailed account of the Congressional hearings which occasioned the disbanding of the. Project, and a fascinating portrait of Hallie Flanagan, the Projects colorful National Director. Originally published in 1971. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These paperback editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | March 8, 2015 |
| ISBN13 | 9780691620244 |
| Publishers | Princeton University Press |
| Pages | 364 |
| Dimensions | 152 × 235 × 19 mm · 510 g |
| Language | English |
