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The Real American Dream: A Meditation On Hope
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Since We Discovered That, In Tocqueville'S Words, The Incomplete Joys Of This World Will Never Satisfy The Heart, How Have We Americans Made Do? In The Real American Dream One Of The Nation'S Premier Literary Scholars Searches Out The Symbols And Stories By Which Americans Have Reached For Something Beyond Worldly Desire. A Spiritual History Ranging From The First English Settlements To The Present Day, The Book Is Also A Lively, Deeply Learned Meditation On Hope. Andrew Delbanco Tells Of The Stringent God Of Protestant Christianity, Who Exerted Immense Force Over The Language, Institutions, And Customs Of The Culture For Nearly 200 Years. He Describes The Falling Away Of This God And The Rise Of The Idea Of A Sacred Nationstate. And, Finally, He Speaks Of Our Own Moment, When Symbols Of Nationalism Are In Decline, Leaving Us With Nothing To Satisfy The Longing For Transcendence Once Sustained By God And Nation. From The Christian Story That Expressed The Earliest Puritan Yearnings To New Age Spirituality, Apocalyptic Environmentalism, And The Multicultural Search For Ancestral Roots That Divert Our Own, The Real American Dream Evokes The Tidal Rhythm Of American History. It Shows How Americans Have Organized Their Days And Ordered Their Livesand Ultimately Created A Cultureto Make Sense Of The Pain, Desire, Pleasure, And Fear That Are The Stuff Of Human Experience. In A Time Of Cultural Crisis, When The Old Stories Seem To Be Faltering, This Book Offers A Lesson In The Painstaking Remaking Of The American Dream. (20010107)
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Real American Dream'? A: The main theme of 'The Real American Dream' is the exploration of hope in American culture, examining how Americans have sought meaning beyond material desires throughout history.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Real American Dream'? A: The author of 'The Real American Dream' is Andrew Delbanco, a prominent literary scholar.
- Q: What is the publication date of the book? A: The book was published on September 1, 2000.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Real American Dream' have? A: The book contains 160 pages.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is in 'New' condition, with some underlining and notes present.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The binding type of 'The Real American Dream' is paperback.
- Q: Does this book discuss American history? A: Yes, the book discusses American history, focusing on the symbols and narratives that shape the American experience from early settlements to modern times.
- Q: Is 'The Real American Dream' suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the book is suitable for academic study, as it provides a deep and learned meditation on cultural and historical themes.
- Q: What topics are covered in 'The Real American Dream'? A: The topics covered include the role of religion, nationalism, and the evolving nature of hope in American society.
- Q: Can I find this book in different formats? A: Currently, the book is available in paperback format; other formats may not be widely available.