Dust Of New York (1919)

""Dust of New York"" is a novel written by Konrad Bercovici and published in 1919. The story is set in New York City during the early 1900s and follows the life of a Romanian immigrant named I. J. Schiro, who is struggling to make a living in the city. The novel explores themes of poverty, immigration, and the American Dream.The main character, I. J. Schiro, is a hardworking man who dreams of a better life for himself and his family. However, he is constantly faced with obstacles such as discrimination, exploitation, and corruption. He works long hours in a sweatshop and is constantly in debt, but he never gives up on his dreams.Throughout the novel, Schiro encounters a variety of characters, including other immigrants, corrupt politicians, and wealthy businessmen. He is forced to navigate through a complex web of relationships and power dynamics in order to survive in the city.The novel is known for its vivid descriptions of New York City during the early 1900s, including the bustling streets, crowded tenements, and corrupt political system. It also sheds light on the struggles of immigrants during this time period, including the exploitation they faced in the workplace and the discrimination they experienced in their daily lives.Overall, ""Dust of New York"" is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that explores the complexities of the American Dream and the immigrant experience in early 20th century New York City.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.