THE UNEMBARRASSED MUSE : The Popular Arts in America

Hardback. 2nd printing. Two Centuries of American Life: A Bicentennial History. A pioneering study of American popular culture from the 19th to mid-20th century. Part of the 'Two Centuries of American Life' series, it explores mass entertainment forms — theatre, dime novels, detective and Western fiction, pulps, comic books, popular music, radio, television, and film. The author examines how these arts reflected and shaped American values, offering nostalgia and insight into commercial and creative dynamics. Drawing on extensive sources, he highlights their cultural significance, challenging dismissive views of “low” culture. This comprehensive work remains a key resource for understanding America’s popular arts. Illus., Bibliog. and Sources + Index. 497pp. lge. 8vo. h/back. Small name insc. to ffep, some sort of glue residue to fpd and bpd. Vg. in Vg+ protected dw. A fairly heavy book which may require additional postage if shipped overseas.