Federal Theatre, 1935-1939

Federal Theatre, 1935-1939
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Publisher : Princeton University Press
Total Pages : 363
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ISBN-10 : 9781400872176
ISBN-13 : 1400872170
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Book Synopsis Federal Theatre, 1935-1939 by : Jane DeHart Mathews

Download or read book Federal Theatre, 1935-1939 written by Jane DeHart Mathews and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2015-03-08 with total page 363 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 1967. 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 editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover 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.


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