Stadler, Gustavus
Woody Guthrie: An Intimate Life
- ISBN 13:
- 9780807018910
- author:
- Stadler, Gustavus
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Beacon Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 centimeters (0.57 kg
- Genre:
- Biography, Composers & Musicians, Music,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Woody Guthrie: An Intimate Life offers a fresh perspective on an American folk icon. This biography and cultural history explores how intimacy played a crucial role in Guthrie's personal and political life, revealing a complex artist who challenged traditional notions of politics and art. Guthrie's relationships and experiences, including his close bond with dancer Marjorie Mazia, are woven together to show how he discovered the power of intimacy as a means of combating loneliness and isolation. This approach not only sheds new light on Guthrie's life but also provides insight into the intersections of sexuality, politics, and disability in American culture. By examining Guthrie's art and mind, this book reveals a guiding light for leftist movements today, offering a nuanced understanding of an American folk legend whose work continues to inspire and influence.
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