The Gilded Age: The Rise of Mass Society
The essay discusses the rise of mass society in America, starting from the Gilded Age. It describes how the gap between the rich and the poor led to social unrest, which in turn led to the rise of mass society. The essay also discusses how American theatre and music reflected the social unrest of the time. Finally, it describes how sports such as tennis and golf were seen as symbols of social unrest during the Gilded Age.