Instead of wallowing in self-pity and self-destruction like many of the expatriate members of the Lost Generation, Copland returned to America optimistic and enthusiastic about the future, determined to make his way as a full-time composer.
Copland was wallowing in self-pity and self-destruction like many of the expatriate members of the Lost Generation. Copland returned to America optimistic and enthusiastic about the future. The future was determined to make his way as a full-time composer.