As I Lay Dying by William Faulkner - Analysis of Narrative Techniques and Social Context
Explore Faulkner's "As I Lay Dying" through social dialects, narrative techniques, and historical context. Uncover hidden secrets and examine the portrayal of poor whites in the Depression-era South.
Depression and the New Deal: African American Experiences in the 1930s - Lecture 11
Explores African American experiences during the Great Depression, examining New Deal impacts, political organizing, and civil rights roots in 1930s America.
Hemingway's To Have and Have Not - Analysis of Social and Economic Themes
Análisis profundo de "To Have and Have Not" de Hemingway, explorando temas de desigualdad económica, revolución cubana y la Gran Depresión, con énfasis en la compleja caracterización del protagonista Harry Morgan.
Franklin Delano Roosevelt: Four-Term Phenomenon
Explore FDR's monumental presidency, from leading the nation through the Great Depression to World War II, and discover why he's considered one of America's greatest leaders.
Reinvigorating the American Dream - Economic Insights from the Great Depression to Today
Pulitzer Prize-winner David Leonhardt explores America's economic history, from the Great Depression to today's challenges, seeking ways to revitalize the American Dream and address current stagnation.
Franklin D. Roosevelt: A Political Life - Book Discussion
Explore FDR's extraordinary political life, legacy, and challenges through Robert Dallek's insightful discussion of his new biography, covering key aspects of Roosevelt's presidency and personal struggles.
Interwar Period - 1918 - 1939
Explore the tumultuous interwar period, from the Treaty of Versailles to the rise of fascism and communism, through key events, technological advancements, and societal changes that shaped the world between 1918-1939.