Federal Theatre, 1935-1939: Plays, Relief, and Politics

by Jane Sherron De Hart

Book Overview

The WPA Theatre Project-conceived as a relief measure, a work program, and an artistic experiment-enjoyed a brief but lively existence. With skill and sensitivity Mrs. Mathews explores its turbulent history from its ambiguous origins in 1935 to its tragic demise in 1939. The book recreate: the atmosphere of the era, and conveys a vivid sense of the Joys, frustrations, and personal sacrifices undergone by those dedicated few who recognized the need...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0691620245
• ISBN13: 9780691620244
• Release Date: March 2015
• Publisher: Princeton University Press
• Length: 364 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.2"