All Along Bob Dylan: America and the World

All Along Bob Dylan: America and the World is a significant addition to Dylan studies, exploring topics such as geography, reception, and perspectives, and interpreting Dylan's music as literature within literary and visual cultural traditions.

Format: Hardback
Length: 174 pages
Publication date: 10 September 2020
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

All Along Bob Dylan: America and the World is a significant addition to the ongoing discourse surrounding the artist and his remarkable body of work. By incorporating European and non-English speaking contexts into the thriving field of Dylan studies, this comprehensive volume explores a wide array of topics and methodologies, effectively navigating the intricate and diverse material produced or associated with the iconic artist. The chapters, thoughtfully organized into three broad thematic sections—Geographies, Receptions, and Perspectives—delightfully delve into the concepts of audience, performance, and identity. Through these chapters, readers are invited to chart the intricate structure of feeling and authenticity, both within the artist and his audience. Drawing inspiration from the collapse of the once-perceived high-/low culture divide following Bob Dylan's Nobel Prize, the book embarks on an intriguing exploration of the argument that Dylan (and all popular music) can be regarded as literature. This insightful approach fosters discussions within the realm of literary traditions, visual culture, and music, contributing to a nuanced and multifaceted portrayal of the seminal cultural phenomenon known as Bob Dylan.

Weight: 406g
Dimension: 158 x 236 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367236267