Wisconsin Death Trip - Preface by Warren Susman

A shocking portrait of a small town crumbling--socially, morally, physically and emotionally--under the impact of the great depression of the 1890s. This cult classic is now available again in paperback.

About the author

Michael Lesy teaches in the School of Interdisciplinary Arts at Hampshire College. He is the author of numerous books, including Dreamland, Rescues, and The Forbidden Zone.

Summary

This book is about life in a small turn-of-the-century Wisconsin town. Lesy has collected and arranged photographs taken between 1890 and 1910. Against these are juxtaposed excerpts from the Badger State Banner, from the Mendota State (asylum) Record Book, and occasionally quotations from the writings of Hamlin Garland and Glenway Wescott.

Product details

• Authors: Michael Lesy
• Publisher: University Of New Mexico Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.01.2000
• EAN: 9780826321930
• ISBN: 978-0-8263-2193-0
• Weight: 854 g
• Illustrations: with numerous photos.
• Series: Wisconsin; Wisconsin
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature > Letters, diaries; Humanities, art, music > Art > Photography, film, video, TV; Fotografie, Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika, USA, Amerikanische Geschichte, Photography, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / General, PHOTOGRAPHY / Photoessays & Documentaries, HISTORY / United States / State & Local / General