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John Steinbeck Goes to War : The Moon Is down As Propaganda by Donald V. Coers (2006, Perfect)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherUniversity of Alabama Press
ISBN-100817353283
ISBN-139780817353285
eBay Product ID (ePID)48675335
Product Key Features
Number of Pages192 Pages
Publication NameJohn Steinbeck Goes to War : the Moon Is Down As Propaganda
LanguageEnglish
SubjectMilitary / World War II, Military / Strategy, Subjects & Themes / Historical events, American / General, Propaganda, Subjects & Themes / Politics
Publication Year2006
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaLiterary Criticism, Political Science, History
AuthorDonald V. Coers
FormatPerfect
Dimensions
Item Height0.6 in
Item Weight9 Oz
Item Length8.5 in
Item Width5.7 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number4
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN2005-045676
Reviews"Coers's careful research, logical organization, and clear presentation suit his purpose well. His study tells a fascinating story filled with colorful and intriguing details, which add to the reader's knowledge of Steinbeck and the Nazi occupation in Europe." - Modern Fiction Studies, "The freshest and most thorough study of the effects of Steinbeck's mid-career work on foreign audiences. This indexed and annotated text, with a useful bibliography, is a surprising contribution to the reexamination of Steinbeck. Recommended." - Choice, "The freshest and most thorough study of the effects of Steinbeck's mid-career work on foreign audiences. This indexed and annotated text, with a useful bibliography, is a surprising contribution to the reexamination of Steinbeck. Recommended." -- Choice, "Coers's careful research, logical organization, and clear presentation suit his purpose well. His study tells a fascinating story filled with colorful and intriguing details, which add to the reader's knowledge of Steinbeck and the Nazi occupation in Europe." -- Modern Fiction Studies, "The freshest and most thorough study of the effects of Steinbeck's mid-career work on foreign audiences. This indexed and annotated text, with a useful bibliography, is a surprising contribution to the reexamination of Steinbeck. Recommended." -- Choice "The Moon is Down was an important propaganda instrument, and this study of its effectiveness is unlikely to be superseded in the foreseeable future. . . .Coers has given us a testimonial to the written word and to the depth of Steinbeck's imaginative understanding of the human condition. To read this book, with its stories of translators, printers, and booksellers trying to stay one step ahead of the Gestapo, is to be reminded of the importance of ideas." -- American Literature
Dewey Edition20
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal813.52
Table Of ContentPreface Chapter 1. American Reception Chapter 2. Norway Chapter 3. Denmark Chapter 4. Holland Chapter 5. France Chapter 6. Other Countries Chapter 7. Conclusion Notes Works Cited Index
SynopsisThe fascinating story of The Moon is Down 's publishing history, how it was received by audiences around the world, and its effect in the war against Fascism., In March 1942, a desperate period for the allies in World War II, John Steinbeck published his propaganda novel The Moon is Down --the story of ruthless invaders who overrun a militarily helpless country. Throughout the novel, Steinbeck underscored both the fatal weakness of the "invincible" unnamed aggressors and the inherent power of the human values shard by the "conquered" people. The Moon is Down created an immediate sensation among American literary critics; fierce debate erupted over Steinbeck's uncommonly sympathetic portrayal of the enemy and the novel's power as a vehicle for propaganda. Fifty years later, Coers continues the debate, relying heavily on unpublished letters and personal interviews with the lawyers, book dealers, actors, publishers, and housewives associated with the resistance movements in Western Europe. Clandestine translations of The Moon Is Down quickly appeared and were widely circulated under the noses of the Gestapo. Coers documents the fate of Steinbeck's novel in the hands of World War II resistance fighters and deepens our appreciation of Steinbeck's unique ability to express the feelings of oppressed peoples., Winner of the Elizabeth Agee Prize in American Literature, 1990 When words became weapons?Steinbeck?s novel and the underground war for freedom. In March 1942, a desperate period for the allies in World War II, John Steinbeck published his propaganda novel The Moon is Down ?the story of ruthless invaders who overrun a militarily helpless country. Throughout the novel, Steinbeck underscored both the fatal weakness of the ?invincible? unnamed aggressors and the inherent power of the human values shard by the ?conquered? people. The Moon is Down created an immediate sensation among American literary critics; fierce debate erupted over Steinbeck?s uncommonly sympathetic portrayal of the enemy and the novel?s power as a vehicle for propaganda. Fifty years later, Coers continues the debate, relying heavily on unpublished letters and personal interviews with the lawyers, book dealers, actors, publishers, and housewives associated with the resistance movements in Western Europe. Clandestine translations of The Moon Is Down quickly appeared and were widely circulated under the noses of the Gestapo. Coers documents the fate of Steinbeck?s novel in the hands of World War II resistance fighters and deepens our appreciation of Steinbeck?s unique ability to express the feelings of oppressed peoples., In John Steinbeck Goes to War , Donald V. Coers explores the extraordinary wartime journey of Steinbeck?s 1942 novel The Moon Is Down, a work crafted as Allied propaganda during World War II. Coers traces how the novel, initially controversial for its nuanced portrayal of enemy occupiers, became a powerful symbol of resistance across Nazi-occupied Europe. Drawing on unpublished letters, interviews, and historical records, this compelling study reveals how literature became a weapon of hope, smuggled across borders and cherished by underground movements fighting for freedom.
LC Classification NumberPS3537.T3234M683
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