The Cambridge Companion to Bob Dylan

A towering figure in American culture and a global icon of the twentieth century Bob Dylan has stood at the heart of American life for more than four decades. The Cambridge Companion to Bob Dylan offers fresh perspectives on the vast scope of his creative output illuminating his role as a songwriter performer and cultural commentator. Part I explores Dylan thematicallyexamining how his work has engaged with American popular music religion politics fame and the craft of songwriting. Part II takes a closer look at his most influential studio albums offering critical insights into the artistry and impact of his landmark releases. As a writer and performer Dylan has captured and shaped the cultural upheavals of postWorld War II America with unmatched courage and clarity. Ideal for students of Dylan and modern cultural studiesas well as devoted fansthis companion provides a thoughtful and scholarly guide to one of musics most enduring and complex figures.