Prophet Singer: The Voice and Vision of Woody Guthrie

by Mark Allan Jackson

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Prophet Singer: The Voice and Vision of Woody Guthrie examines the cultural and political significance of lyrics by beloved songwriter and activist Woodrow Wilson "Woody" Guthrie. The text traces how Guthrie documented the history of America's poor and disadvantaged through lyrics about topics as diverse as the Dust Bowl and the poll tax. Divided into chapters covering specific historical topics such as race relations and lynchings, famous...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:1604731028

ISBN13:9781604731026

Release Date:February 2008

Publisher:University Press of Mississippi

Length:324 Pages

Weight:1.15 lbs.

Dimensions:0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Related Subjects

20th Century Arts & Literature Arts, Music & Photography Biographical Biographies Biographies & History Biography & History Composers & Musicians Folk & Traditional History & Criticism Music Musical Genres

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