My American Century
My American Century by Studs Terkel is a comprehensive collection that showcases the oral historian’s most significant interviews and introductions from his eight classic works. Published by New Press in 1997, this first edition spans 532 pages and is presented in English. The book offers a panoramic chronicle of America from the 1920s onward, reflecting the diverse voices and experiences that have shaped the nation.
Readers will find a stellar compilation of portraits that highlight the richness of American life through Terkel’s unique interviewing style. This edition includes a major new introduction by Robert Coles, providing further context to Terkel’s influential work. As a significant contribution to the fields of biography and autobiography, My American Century captures the essence of American history through personal narratives, making it a valuable resource for those interested in understanding the complexities of the American experience.
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Pulitzer Prize-winning oral historian Studs Terkel’s “greatest hits.” Terkel’s oral histories have been enjoyed by millions of Americans, and have earned him a Pulitzer Prize, induction into The American Academy of Arts and Letters, The National Humanities Medal, and The National Book Foundation Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters, among other honors. My American Century collects the best of his interviews and the introductions from each of his eight classic books, along with a major new introduction to Terkel’s work by Robert Coles. It is a both stellar collection of portraits and a panoramic chronicle of America from the 1920s onward.
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