Document Type
Blog Post
Publication Date
1-5-2012
Department 1
Civil War Era Studies
Abstract
"Tonight's story on The Twilight Zone is somewhat unique, and calls for a different kind of introduction. This, as you may recognize, is a map of the United States..."
Of all of the consummate storytellers of the 20th century, no other holds a candle to Rod Serling. In a half-hour, Serling and his corps of writers, directors and actors could weave a small tale into an epic. Serling could strike at the heart of the human soul. He could incisively cut to the core of social and political quandaries, injecting deep meaning through simple stories and fantastic everyday occurrences. [excerpt]
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Recommended Citation
Rudy, John M., ""...of shadow and substance, of things and ideas": Finding Inspiration in The Twilight Zone" (2012). Interpreting the Civil War: Connecting the Civil War to the American Public. 159.
https://cupola.gettysburg.edu/interpretcw/159
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Comments
Interpreting the Civil War: Connecting the Civil War to the American Public is written by alum and adjunct professor, John Rudy. Each post is his own opinions, musings, discussions, and questions about the Civil War era, public history, historical interpretation, and the future of history. In his own words, it is "a blog talking about how we talk about a war where over 600,000 died, 4 million were freed and a nation forever changed. Meditating on interpretation, both theory and practice, at no charge to you."