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The 60S: The Story Of A Decade (New Yorker: The Story Of A Decade)
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This Fascinating Anthology Collects Notable New Yorker Pieces From The Most Tumultuous Years Of The Twentieth Centuryincluding Work By James Baldwin, Pauline Kael, Sylvia Plath, Roger Angell, And Muriel Sparkalongside New Assessments Of The 1960S By Some Of Todays Finest Writers.Here Are Realtime Accounts Of These Years, Brought To Immediate And Profound Life: Calvin Trillin Reports On The Integration Of Southern Universities, E. B. White And John Updike Wrestle With The Enormity Of The Kennedy Assassination, And Jonathan Schell Travels With American Troops Into The Jungles Of Vietnam. Some Of The Truly Timeless Works Of American Journalism Came Out Of The New Yorker That Decade, Including Truman Capotes In Cold Blood, Rachel Carsons Silent Spring, And James Baldwins The Fire Next Time, All Excerpted Here. The Arts, Too, Underwent An Extraordinary Transformation, With The Magazine Publishing Such Indelible Short Story Masterpieces As John Cheevers The Swimmer And John Updikes A & P; Iconic Poems By Sylvia Plath And Anne Sexton; And Indepth Profiles Of Crucial Cultural Figures Like Bob Dylan, Allen Ginsberg, Mike Nichols And Elaine May, And Muhammad Ali (When He Was Still Cassius Clay). This Collection Of Groundbreaking Pieces Is Also Given Contemporary Context By Current New Yorker Writers, Resulting In An Incomparable Portrait Of A Truly Galvanizing Era.Including Contributions By Renata Adler Roger Angell Hannah Arendt James Baldwin Truman Capote Rachel Carson John Cheever Mavis Gallant Pauline Kaell Jane Kramer John Mcphee Sylvia Plath Muriel Spark Calvin Trillin John Updike E. B. Whiteand Featuring New Perspectives By Jennifer Egan Malcolm Gladwell Dana Goodyear Adam Gopnik Jill Lepore Larissa Macfarquhar Evan Osnos George Packer Kelefa Sannehpraise For The 60S: The Story Of A Decadethe Third Installment In The Esteemed Magazines Superb Decades Series . . . The Contributor List Is An Embarrassment Of Riches. . . . The Hits Continue. Bring On The '70S.Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review)[The 60S] Deserves A Lasting Place On Ones Shelves. Like Its Predecessors In The Series, This Collection Is A Time Capsule And A Keeper.Booklist
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The 60s: The Story of a Decade'? A: This anthology focuses on notable pieces from The New Yorker during the 1960s, capturing the significant cultural, political, and social events of the decade through various acclaimed writers.
- Q: Who are some of the contributors featured in this anthology? A: Contributors include renowned writers like James Baldwin, Truman Capote, Sylvia Plath, and John Updike, among others.
- Q: What type of content can I expect in this book? A: The book includes essays, profiles, and journalism that reflect the tumultuous events of the 1960s, as well as contemporary assessments by current New Yorker writers.
- Q: How many pages does 'The 60s: The Story of a Decade' have? A: The anthology has a total of 720 pages.
- Q: Is this book a hardcover or paperback? A: This edition of 'The 60s: The Story of a Decade' is a paperback.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on July 11, 2017.
- Q: What are the dimensions of the book? A: The book's dimensions are approximately 9 inches by 6 inches.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as new.
- Q: Are there any notable themes explored in this anthology? A: Yes, themes include the cultural revolution, civil rights movement, and significant literary contributions of the 1960s, alongside reflections on major events like the Kennedy assassination.
- Q: Is there a specific audience for this book? A: The book is ideal for readers interested in American history, literature, and cultural studies, particularly those who appreciate The New Yorker's rich literary heritage.