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FantasylandFantasyland

Fantasyland

Kurt Andersen

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Explains how the influences of dreamers, zealots, hucksters, and superstitious groups shaped America's tendency toward a rich fantasy life, citing the roles of individuals from P.T. Barnum to Donald Trump in perpetuating conspiracy theories, self-delusion, and magical thinking.

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OL Work ID
OL22539339W

Subjects

National characteristics, americanPopular culture, united statesUnited states, civilization

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