Hard Times by Studs Terkel
An Oral History of the Great Depression
This book is a compelling oral history of the Great Depression, featuring a collection of interviews from a diverse range of individuals who lived through the era. The interviewees include both the ordinary people and famous figures of the time, from businessmen and politicians to artists and criminals. The book provides a vivid, first-hand account of the economic hardship, social changes, and emotional struggles experienced by people during the 1930s, offering a unique perspective on this significant period in American history.
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- Published
- 1970
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 480
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following 3 lists:
- 100 Major Works of Modern Creative Nonfiction (ThoughtCo)
- The 100 Greatest Non-Fiction Books (The Guardian)
- The New Lifetime Reading Plan (The New Lifetime Reading Plan)