Title: Poetry of the people
First published: 1996
Description: The Great Depression was one of the most traumatic events of recent American history. Although this period has been studied extensively, one rich source of material has remained virtually untouched. In this study Donald W. Whisenhunt has analyzed, and provided context for, the vast collection of poetry and song lyrics in the Hoover and Roosevelt presidential libraries to assess another aspect of American public opinion.

The poets of the era voiced their opinions on virtually every subject. They wrote about New Deal agencies, they praised and condemned Hoover and Roosevelt. They expressed their views about the Supreme Court, the third term, and the approaching war in Europe. The resulting study, arranged topically rather than chronologically, provides a unique perspective on American popular culture and American politics.
Subjects: American Political poetry, American poetry, History, History and criticism, Poetry, Political poetry, American, Politics and literature, Popular literature, Presidents, Presidents, united states, poetry, Political poetry, Popular literature, history and criticism, American poetry (collections), 20th century, American poetry, history and criticism, 20th century
Places: United States
Time periods: 20th century
LC classification: PS310.P6 W48 1996