In this unique blend of memoir and musical analysis, John Massaro focuses on five of Springsteen’s main themes: love, masculinity, sports, politics, and the power of music. He draws exciting connections between the Jersey rocker’s lyrics, his own life stories, and historical, literary, and musical figures ranging from James Joyce to Lin-Manuel Miranda.
In this unique blend of memoir and musical analysis, John Massaro focuses on five of Springsteen’s main themes: love, masculinity, sports, politics, and the power of music. He draws exciting connections between the Jersey rocker’s lyrics, his own life stories, and historical, literary, and musical figures ranging from James Joyce to Lin-Manuel Miranda.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
JOHN MASSARO writes about politics and popular culture. A Distinguished Teaching Professor at SUNY-Potsdam, he is currently retired and living in Wells, Maine. His previous books include Supremely Political: The Role of Ideology and Presidential Management in Unsuccessful Supreme Court Nominations.
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Preface and Acknowledgments Introduction 1 Springsteen's Biography 2 Springsteen and Politics Teaching with Springsteen Essay 1. Teaching Politics (and More) with Bruce Springsteen Springsteen and Patriotism Essay 2. "Born in the U.S.A." and Patriotism Essay 3. "But Was It Right?" Studying Springsteen Essay 4. Image and Reality: A Review of Springsteen's Autobiography Born to Run Essay 5. A Note on the State of Springsteen Scholarship Springsteen, Class, and Depression Essay 6. Springsteen and Depression Essay 7. Straddling Class and Demons Essay 8. "Used Cars" and the Hidden Injuries of Class Essay 9. Wrecking Ball and Class Warfare? Essay 10. Why I Am a Democratic Socialist and Springsteen Isn't-Yet Springsteen and Race Essay 11. Racism and "American Skin (41 Shots)" Conclusion: Springsteen and Politics 3 Springsteen, Love, and Relationships Essay 12. A Fitzgerald/Springsteen Pastiche: "Gatsby" Down the Jersey Shore Springsteen, Fathers, and Sons Essay 13. Springsteen to Springsteen: Speaking of Love Essay 14. Flying Essay 15. Pakistani Son, Pakistani Father: An Updated Review of Sarfraz Manzoor's Greetings from Bury Park: Race, Religion, and Rock 'n' Roll Compassion and Understanding in Love (and Even in Politics) Essay 16. "Scumbag Bobby" and Springsteen's "Spare Parts" Essay 17. The Nixon in All of Us Springsteen and Tunnel of Love Essay 18. Springsteen on Relationships in Tunnel of Love Essay 19. Bravery and Honesty in Patti Scialfa's Rumble Doll Album The Sacred and the Profane Essay 20. The Sacred and the Profane: Springsteen, Caravaggio, "Earth Angel," and "Reno" Essay 21. The Sacred and the Profane? The Love of a Daughter and George Carlin's "Seven Dirty Words" Essay 22. The Good News according to Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band Essay 23. Springsteen and Apocalypse Sex Conclusion: Springsteen and Love
4 Springsteen, Synchronization, Sports, and Masculinity "Glory Days" Essay 24. Springsteen's "Glory Days" and Synchronization Essay 25. Synchronizing with Springsteen Essay 26. "Glory Days" and Uncle Phil Two More "Boring Stories" of "Glory Days" Essay 27. Replay Essay 28. The Stuff of Life Springsteen and Fatherhood Essay 29. Fatherhood: From a Different Perspective The Traditional Model of Masculinity Essay 30. The Traditional Model of Masculinity and Me Essay 31. Bruce Springsteen and the Traditional Model of Masculinity Grandpa Bruce? Essay 32. Man to Man in Maine Conclusion: Springsteen, Sports, and Masculinity 5 Loose Ends Essay 33. Why Write? Some Answers Provided by Bruce Springsteen, Roger Rosenblatt, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Alexander Hamilton Essay 34. Concluding Statement References Index
Preface and Acknowledgments Introduction 1 Springsteen's Biography 2 Springsteen and Politics Teaching with Springsteen Essay 1. Teaching Politics (and More) with Bruce Springsteen Springsteen and Patriotism Essay 2. "Born in the U.S.A." and Patriotism Essay 3. "But Was It Right?" Studying Springsteen Essay 4. Image and Reality: A Review of Springsteen's Autobiography Born to Run Essay 5. A Note on the State of Springsteen Scholarship Springsteen, Class, and Depression Essay 6. Springsteen and Depression Essay 7. Straddling Class and Demons Essay 8. "Used Cars" and the Hidden Injuries of Class Essay 9. Wrecking Ball and Class Warfare? Essay 10. Why I Am a Democratic Socialist and Springsteen Isn't-Yet Springsteen and Race Essay 11. Racism and "American Skin (41 Shots)" Conclusion: Springsteen and Politics 3 Springsteen, Love, and Relationships Essay 12. A Fitzgerald/Springsteen Pastiche: "Gatsby" Down the Jersey Shore Springsteen, Fathers, and Sons Essay 13. Springsteen to Springsteen: Speaking of Love Essay 14. Flying Essay 15. Pakistani Son, Pakistani Father: An Updated Review of Sarfraz Manzoor's Greetings from Bury Park: Race, Religion, and Rock 'n' Roll Compassion and Understanding in Love (and Even in Politics) Essay 16. "Scumbag Bobby" and Springsteen's "Spare Parts" Essay 17. The Nixon in All of Us Springsteen and Tunnel of Love Essay 18. Springsteen on Relationships in Tunnel of Love Essay 19. Bravery and Honesty in Patti Scialfa's Rumble Doll Album The Sacred and the Profane Essay 20. The Sacred and the Profane: Springsteen, Caravaggio, "Earth Angel," and "Reno" Essay 21. The Sacred and the Profane? The Love of a Daughter and George Carlin's "Seven Dirty Words" Essay 22. The Good News according to Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band Essay 23. Springsteen and Apocalypse Sex Conclusion: Springsteen and Love
4 Springsteen, Synchronization, Sports, and Masculinity "Glory Days" Essay 24. Springsteen's "Glory Days" and Synchronization Essay 25. Synchronizing with Springsteen Essay 26. "Glory Days" and Uncle Phil Two More "Boring Stories" of "Glory Days" Essay 27. Replay Essay 28. The Stuff of Life Springsteen and Fatherhood Essay 29. Fatherhood: From a Different Perspective The Traditional Model of Masculinity Essay 30. The Traditional Model of Masculinity and Me Essay 31. Bruce Springsteen and the Traditional Model of Masculinity Grandpa Bruce? Essay 32. Man to Man in Maine Conclusion: Springsteen, Sports, and Masculinity 5 Loose Ends Essay 33. Why Write? Some Answers Provided by Bruce Springsteen, Roger Rosenblatt, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Alexander Hamilton Essay 34. Concluding Statement References Index
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