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The story of writer James T. Farrell's role in culture wars of 1930s America, as an important member of the literary Left and a champion of literary independence, personal social commitment and good writing.
Literary Integrity and Political Action: The Public Argument of James T. Farrell FROM THE CRITICS
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Farrell (communication studies, University of Iowa) tells the story of writer James T. Farrell's role in the culture wars of 1930s America. Farrell's life and work reflect his generation's involvement in debates over the American Left's role in rebuilding a democratic society in the face of the Great Depression and the growing totalitarianism of the young Soviet state. Of interest to those caught up in recent efforts of the academic Left to expose the abuses of power inherent to, and the ultimate failure of, late capitalism. The author is the former daughter-in-law of James T. Farrell. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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