Scoundrel time

Description:

In 1952, Hellman joined the ranks of intellectuals and artists called before Congress to testify about political subversion. Terrified yet defiant, Hellman refused to incriminate herself or others, and managed to avoid trial. Nonetheless the experience brought devastating controversy and loss. Her retelling of the time features a remarkable cast of characters, including her lover, novelist Dashiell Hammett, a slew of famous friends and colleagues, and a pack of "scoundrels"--Ruthless, ambitious politicians and the people who complied with their demands.

subjects: American Dramatists,  American Women dramatists,  Biography,  United States,  United States. Congress. House. Committee on Un-American Activities,  Hellman, lillian, 1905-1984,  Large type books,  Blacklisting of authors,  Literatur,  Zensur,  Women authors,  Hellman, lillian , 1905-1984,  Dramatists, american,  Dramatists, american--20th century--biography,  Ps3515.e343 z475 2000,  812/.52 b

People: Lillian Hellman (1905-1984),  Lillian Hellman (1906-),  Lillian Hellman (1906-1984)

Places: United States

Times: 20th century