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The Village: 400 Years of Beats and Bohemians, Radicals and Rogues, a History of Greenwich Village,Used
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Cultural commentator John Strausbaugh's The Village is the first complete history of Greenwich Village, the prodigiously influential and infamous New York City neighborhood.From the Dutch settlers and Washington Square patricians, to the Triangle Shirtwaist fire and Prohibitionera speakeasies; from Abstract Expressionism and beatniks, to Stonewall and AIDS, the connecting narratives of The Village tell the story of America itself.Illustrated with historic blackandwhite photographs, The Village features lively, wellresearched profiles of many of the people who made Greenwich Village famous, including Thomas Paine, Walt Whitman, Edna St. Vincent Millay, Mark Twain, Margaret Sanger, Eugene ONeill, Marcel Duchamp, Upton Sinclair, Willa Cather, Jack Kerouac, Allen Ginsberg, Jackson Pollock, Anais Nin, Edward Albee, Charlie Parker, W. H. Auden, Woody Guthrie, James Baldwin, Maurice Sendak, E. E. Cummings, and Bob Dylan.
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- Q: What is 'The Village: 400 Years of Beats and Bohemians, Radicals and Rogues' about? A: This book provides a comprehensive history of Greenwich Village, covering its influential figures and events from the Dutch settlers to modern times, including notable cultural movements and social changes.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is John Strausbaugh, a well-known cultural commentator and historian.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book has 672 pages, making it a detailed and extensive read.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'The Village' published? A: The book was published on August 26, 2014.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic purposes? A: Yes, the book is well-researched and provides valuable insights into American history, making it suitable for academic study.
- Q: Does this book include illustrations or photographs? A: Yes, 'The Village' includes historic black-and-white photographs that complement the narrative.
- Q: What are the main themes covered in the book? A: The book covers themes such as cultural evolution, social movements, and the artistic and literary contributions of notable figures in Greenwich Village.
- Q: Is this book a reprint of a previous edition? A: Yes, this edition is a reprint.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is in new condition.