A vivid portrait of urban poverty and moral choice in early New York
A nonfiction work that follows everyday life in the city’s tenements, revealing intimate lives and the hard decisions people make to survive and hope for a better future. Through firsthand scenes of workers, families, and neighbors, the book paints a stark, humane picture of life in crowded streets, crowded homes, and crowded dreams.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book explores the complex relationship between individuals and societal structures, focusing on the struggles of those who navigate the murky waters between Bohemianism and altruism. The author probes the dynamics of class, wealth, and social responsibility in a society grappling with the inequalities of the industrial era, a struggle evident in both the lives of the working class and the minds of intellectuals. Through vivid character sketches and sharp dialogues, the narrative delves into the tension between idealism and the realities of poverty, exposing the often hypocritical nature of social reform movements. The book's insights into the era's social and economic landscape offer a thought-provoking examination of the challenges and contradictions of a society in flux. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331463986_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331463986
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)
Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331463986
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Vendeur : Buchpark, Trebbin, Allemagne
Etat : Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. N° de réf. du vendeur 25949716/2
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