Kenneth Fearing’s Inter-War Social Capital Network
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 6423402 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Wayne E Arnold (0000-0002-7538-5318, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 20 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Publication date | 2025-01-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | European Journal of American Studies (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1991-9336 • E-ISSN: 1991-9336 |
| Publisher | European Association for American Studies (PUBLISHER • FR) |
| DOI | 10.4000/14ei9 |
| OpenAlex | W4412575639 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 10 |
Biographers have portrayed Kenneth Fearing as a cynical, reclusive writer defined by political ambiguity and personal struggles. This article challenges that narrative, emphasizing a vibrant social network as the driving force behind his literary identity. Rather than a committed ideologue, Fearing was a well-liked figure whose friendship was sought after by a wide range of individuals. Connections to leftist literary social circles opened doors for publication, yet creative expression remained the central focus more than political engagement. This study presents a more nuanced, dynamic image by reconstructing his social capital network. Far from an isolated pessimist, Fearing was an engaged, connected writer embedded in New York’s modernist scene
Ancient history · Capital (architecture · Economic history · Social capital · Social science · Sociology · Canadian Identity and History · Contemporary Sociological Theory and Practice · French Historical and Cultural Studies · History
| Highly cited | No |
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