The Federal Theatre Project in the American South: The Carolina Playmakers and the Quest for American Drama

by Cecelia Moore

Book Overview

This cultural history provides an examination of the Federal Theatre Project in the American South during the New Deal era. It analyzes the role of racial segregation and conservative politics, how the project drew from distinct regional heritages, and how it shaped successive generations' debates over government, art, and cultural expression.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1498526845
• ISBN13: 9781498526845
• Release Date: November 2018
• Publisher: Lexington Books
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"