We Take Care of Our Own
Faith, Class, and Politics in the Art of Bruce Springsteen
by June Skinner Sawyers
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Pub Date Sep 15 2024 | Archive Date Not set
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Description
In addition, the author places Springsteen in the historical context not only of literature (especially John Steinbeck) but also in the art world (specifically the work of Thomas Hart Benton and Edward Hopper).
Among the themes explored in the book include community, a sense of place, America as the Promised Land, the myth of the West, and, ultimately, mortality.
Advance Praise
"Wonderfully insightful and important exploration of one of our country's most essential artists..."
~Andre Dubus III
"We Take Care of Our Own is a great read, an important addition to the Springsteen canon, and a serious look at the historical context of Springsteen's work in both American literature and visual art."
~Mary Gauthier, author of Saved by a Song: The Art and Healing Power of Songwriting
“Sawyers covers a remarkable amount of ground in a compact space, which will make for a resonant book and a piece of cultural criticism that looks at Springsteen’s work through a series of lenses, some of them unexpected, to help us understand the American experience in a new light.”
~Jim Cullen, author of Born in the U.S.A.: Bruce Springsteen in American Life, 3rd edition, Revised and Expanded
“Sawyers maps some of the most important issues at stake in Bruce Springsteen’s music, especially his twenty-first century work. By drawing on recent interviews and writing, she brings a fresh perspective to his story.”
~Lauren Onkey, Professor of Music, George Washington University
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781978835702 |
| PRICE | $22.95 (USD) |
| PAGES | 162 |
