Jessica Mitford.

The article focuses on the life, activism, and writing of Jessica Mitford, highlighting her courageous defense of civil rights in 1950s California and her broader role as a radical journalist and social critic. It examines how Mitford's aristocratic upbringing, political commitments, and personal ex...

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Publicado en:Hedgehog Review Vol. 27; no. 3; pp. 169 - 173
Autor principal: Holter, Andrew
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Hedgehog Review Fall2025
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Sumario:The article focuses on the life, activism, and writing of Jessica Mitford, highlighting her courageous defense of civil rights in 1950s California and her broader role as a radical journalist and social critic. It examines how Mitford's aristocratic upbringing, political commitments, and personal experiences shaped her career, her literary works, and her enduring influence on American social and political discourse.