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The Trials of Lenny Bruce: The Fall and Rise of An American Icon

by Ronald K. L. Collins (Author), David M. Skover (Author)

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Chronicles the courtroom battles Lenny Bruce engaged in in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York, where he was arrested for his provocative and controversial performances critiquing the hypocrisies of American society.

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Ronald K. L. Collins

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David M. Skover

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Languages: English
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Published: 2002
Genres: Nonfiction, Biography & Memoir, Politics and Government, General Nonfiction, History
DDC/MDS: 345.73
LCC: KF224 .B78 .C65

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