[Article] America’s romance with practicality Adjust Share By Jacques Barzun, This article is only available as a PDF to subscribers. Download PDF Tags 1945- 20th century Americans Civilization, Western Conduct of life Intellectual life National characteristics, American Pragmatism Social conditions United States More from Jacques Barzun The tenth muse Who is Demotica, what is she? The coming age A surfeit of art. And why government need not encourage it Adjust Share Close < Previous Issue | View All Issues | Next Issue > February 1952 < Previous Issue | View All Issues | Next Issue > Table of Contents Close