Isbn: 9780259830207 - chicago's left bank (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

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PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the vibrant and often overlooked artistic and literary scene of Chicago in the early 20th century, exploring a period known as the "Chicago Renaissance." The author takes us on a captivating journey through the city's bohemian enclaves, particularly focusing on the Towertown neighborhood, and introduces us to a cast of fascinating characters who helped shape this cultural awakening. We encounter literary giants such as Carl Sandburg, Sherwood Anderson, Theodore Dreiser, Ben Hecht, and Vachel Lindsay, whose work was often inspired by the city's gritty realities and industrial landscape. The book also highlights the impact of influential figures like Harriet Monroe, founder of the iconic literary magazine *Poetry*, and Margaret Anderson, creator of *The Little Review*, both of whom played pivotal roles in fostering and promoting the new voices emerging from the Midwest. The author explores themes of artistic rebellion, social commentary, and the clash between tradition and innovation that characterized this period. Through a combination of historical detail and insightful anecdotes, this book paints a vivid portrait of a time when Chicago emerged as a significant force in American arts and letters, defying the cultural dominance of New York and asserting its own unique artistic identity. The book's engaging and insightful look into the Chicago Renaissance offers readers a fascinating glimpse into a pivotal era in American literary history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…