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A Pushcart At The Curb

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A Pushcart At The Curb is a novel written by John Dos Passos, an American novelist and artist. The book is set in the early 20th century and tells the story of a young man named Joe Williams who grows up in New York City. The novel is divided into three parts, each of which focuses on a different period in Joe's life.In the first part, Joe is a young boy growing up in a poor neighborhood in New York City. He spends his days playing with his friends and dreaming of a better life. However, his dreams are shattered when his father dies and he is forced to drop out of school to support his family.In the second part, Joe is a young man working as a salesman in New York City. He is struggling to make ends meet and is constantly worried about money. He falls in love with a woman named Mary and they get married, but their relationship is strained by their financial troubles.In the third part, Joe is an older man looking back on his life. He has achieved some success in his career, but he is still haunted by the poverty of his youth. He reflects on the choices he made and wonders if he could have done things differently.A Pushcart At The Curb is a powerful and moving novel that explores themes of poverty, love, and the American Dream. Dos Passos' writing is vivid and evocative, bringing to life the sights and sounds of early 20th century New York City. The book is a classic of American literature and a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781163771655
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 220
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x12 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 299 g.
Leveringstid: 2-3 uger
Forventet levering: 19. december 2024
Forlænget returret til d. 31. januar 2025

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A Pushcart At The Curb is a novel written by John Dos Passos, an American novelist and artist. The book is set in the early 20th century and tells the story of a young man named Joe Williams who grows up in New York City. The novel is divided into three parts, each of which focuses on a different period in Joe's life.In the first part, Joe is a young boy growing up in a poor neighborhood in New York City. He spends his days playing with his friends and dreaming of a better life. However, his dreams are shattered when his father dies and he is forced to drop out of school to support his family.In the second part, Joe is a young man working as a salesman in New York City. He is struggling to make ends meet and is constantly worried about money. He falls in love with a woman named Mary and they get married, but their relationship is strained by their financial troubles.In the third part, Joe is an older man looking back on his life. He has achieved some success in his career, but he is still haunted by the poverty of his youth. He reflects on the choices he made and wonders if he could have done things differently.A Pushcart At The Curb is a powerful and moving novel that explores themes of poverty, love, and the American Dream. Dos Passos' writing is vivid and evocative, bringing to life the sights and sounds of early 20th century New York City. The book is a classic of American literature and a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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