Woodrow Wilson Guthrie has had an immense impact on popular culture throughout the world. His folk music brought traditional song from the rural communities of the American southwest to the urban American listener and beyond. But Guthrie's music was only one aspect of his multifaceted life. As well as penning hundreds of songs, Guthrie was also a prolific writer of non-sung prose, an artist and a poet. This collection provides an examination of Guthrie's cultural significance and an evaluation of his impact on American culture and international folk-culture. Excerpted from The Life Music and Thought of Woody Guthrie: A Critical Appraisal by John S. Partington All rights reserved by the original copyright owners. Excerpts are provided for display purposes only and may not be reproduced, reprinted or distributed without the written permission of the publisher.
