Tom Lutz, Distinguished Professor Emeritus at UC Riverside and author of '1925: A Literary Encyclopedia,' delves into the vibrant literary landscape of 1925, a peak moment for literature. He explores the era's cultural significance, highlighting discussions on violence, gender, and identity through works like Hemingway's. The conversation also touches on the peculiar fad of flagpole sitting, the influence of consumer culture on identity, and how immigration narratives reflected societal tensions. Lutz connects these topics to broader themes of art, politics, and modernity.
