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OverviewHonest Abe. The rail-splitter. The Great Emancipator. Old Abe. These are familiar monikers of Abraham Lincoln. They describe a man who has influenced the lives of everyday people as well as notables like Leo Tolstoy, Marilyn Monroe, and Winston Churchill. But there is also a multitude of fictional Lincolns almost as familiar as the original: time traveler, android, monster hunter. This book explores Lincoln's evolution from martyred president to cultural icon and the struggle between the Lincoln of history and his fictional progeny. He has been Simpsonized by Matt Groening, charmed by Shirley Temple, and emulated by the Lone Ranger. Devotees have attempted to clone him or to raise him from the dead. Lincoln's image and memory have been invoked to fight communism, mock a sitting president, and sell products. Lincoln has even been portrayed as the greatest example of goodness humanity has to offer. In short, Lincoln is the essential American myth. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Jeff O’BryantPublisher: McFarland & Co Inc Imprint: McFarland & Co Inc Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.318kg ISBN: 9781476686028ISBN 10: 1476686025 Pages: 231 Publication Date: 24 September 2021 Recommended Age: From 18 years Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsTable of Contents Acknowledgments Foreword by Michael Krebs Preface Introduction Chapter 1. The American Archetype Chapter 2. Lincoln Lit Chapter 3. A Face Made for Radio Chapter 4. Lincoln in Your Living Room Chapter 5. Animated Abe Chapter 6. This is a Job for Abraham! Chapter 7. The Silent Lincoln Chapter 8. Here’s Looking at You, Abe Chapter 9. Abe Ads, Memes and More Epilogue Chapter Notes Bibliography IndexReviewsAuthor InformationJeff O'Bryant, a one-time freelancer and columnist, has written for Georgia Backroads magazine. He lives in Ringgold, Georgia. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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