Bøger af Mary Antin

"Embark on a poignant journey across continents and cultures with Mary Antin in 'From Plotzk to Boston.' Penned in the early 20th century, this memoir captures Antin's personal odyssey from her childhood in Plotzk, Russia, to her eventual settlement in Boston, USA.As Antin navigates the challenges of immigration, cultural assimilation, and the pursuit of the American Dream, 'From Plotzk to Boston' is more than a memoir¿it's a literary expedition that vividly portrays the immigrant experience and the resilience of the human spirit.Join Mary Antin on this literary journey where each page unveils a new chapter of her life, making 'From Plotzk to Boston' an essential read for those captivated by tales of immigration, cultural diversity, and the pursuit of a better life in a new land."

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1899 Edition.

The Promised Land is a memoir written by Mary Antin, an immigrant from Russia who arrived in the United States in the late 1800s. The book describes Antin's journey from her childhood in Russia to her new life in America, where she and her family settled in the Jewish ghetto of Boston. Antin recounts the challenges she faced as an immigrant, including learning a new language and adapting to a new culture. She also discusses the opportunities and freedoms she found in America, including the ability to receive an education and pursue her dreams. Through her story, Antin provides a vivid and personal account of the immigrant experience in America during the early 20th century. The Promised Land is a classic work of American literature and a testament to the resilience and determination of immigrants who have come to America in search of a better life.MY father and mother could tell me much more that I have forgotten, or that I never was aware of; but I want to reconstruct my childhood from those broken recollections only which, recurring to me in after years, filled me with the pain and wonder of remembrance. I want to string together those glimpses of my earliest days that dangle in my mind, like little lanterns in the crooked alleys of the past, and show me an elusive little figure that is myself, and yet so much a stranger to me, that I often ask, Can this be I?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.

The "infant phenomenon" in literature is rarer than in more physical branches of art, but its productions are not likely to be of value outside the doting domestic circle. Even Pope who "lisped in numbers for the numbers came," did not add to our Anthology from his cradle, though he may therein have acquired his monotonous rocking-metre.

From Plotzk to Boston is a memoir written by Mary Antin in 1899. The book tells the story of Antin's journey from her childhood in Plotzk, a small town in Russia, to her new life in Boston, Massachusetts. Antin's family was Jewish and faced discrimination and persecution in Russia. They decided to immigrate to the United States in search of a better life. The book details Antin's experiences as an immigrant in Boston, including her struggles to adapt to American culture and learn English. She also recounts her education and her eventual success in becoming a writer. From Plotzk to Boston provides a unique perspective on the immigrant experience in the late 19th century and sheds light on the challenges faced by those who come to a new country seeking a better life. Overall, From Plotzk to Boston is a powerful and inspiring story of perseverance and determination in the face of adversity. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of immigration in the United States and the experiences of those who have come to this country seeking a better life.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.

The Promised Land is the autobiography of Mary Antin. It tells the story of her early life in what is now Belarus and her immigration to the United States in 1894. The book focuses on her attempts to assimilate into the culture of the United States. A very personal and very interesting look into the life of a young child moving away from her homeland. Includes several black and white photos. Excerpt "A generation is sometimes a more satisfactory unit for the study of humanity than a lifetime; and spiritual generations are as easy to demark as physical ones. Now I am the spiritual offspring of the marriage within my conscious experience of the Past and the Present. My second birth was no less a birth because there was no distinct incarnation. Surely it has happened before that one body served more than one spiritual organization. Nor am I disowning my father and mother of the flesh, for they were also partners in the generation of my second self; copartners with my entire line of ancestors. They gave me body, so that I have eyes like my father's and hair like my mother's. The spirit also they gave me, so that I reason like my father and endure like my mother. But did they set me down in a sheltered garden, where the sun should warm me, and no winter should hurt, while they fed me from their hands? No; they early let me run in the fields - perhaps because I would not be held - and eat of the wild fruits and drink of the dew. Did they teach me from books, and tell me what to believe? I soon chose my own books, and built me a world of my own."

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This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 the original work.

The Promised Land is a compelling account of one woman¿s journey from Polotsk to Boston and her attempts to embrace a new culture and identity. Author Mary Antin highlights the old values and contemporary views that shaped her immigrant experience. In The Promised Land, Antin recounts the many obstacles she encountered before and after emigrating to the U.S. Arriving in 1894, she details the years in Boston where she attempted to assimilate while facing religious, political and financial challenges. Despite hidden pitfalls and social barriers, Antin continued to make strides towards her American dream.Although it centers a specific experience, The Promised Land is an aspirational story that speaks to a universal audience. Upon its release, the book was a resounding success for Antin, eventually selling more than 80,000 copies. It propelled her into a career of public speaking, which she used to address anti-immigration sentiment and invoke policy change. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The Promised Land is both modern and readable.

From the American author and immigrant civil activist, Mary Antin, The Lie is an enlightening short story that illustrates what life was like for young immigrants in early twentieth-century America.David is the son of Mr. Rudinsky, an immigrant living in America. To keep his son in the school system for a further two years, Mr. Rudinksy lies about David's age. Although David works hard and performs well in school, his father's lie is constantly nestled in the back of his mind and weighs heavy on his shoulders. Will their lie eventually catch up with them?Mary Antin was a Jewish immigrant in the late 1800s whose writing was inspired by her own experiences. In this short story, she captures the emotions of many young people who have had to leave their birth countries for a new life. The Lie, originally published shortly after Antin's seminal autobiography, The Promised Land, provides incredible insight into the lives and struggles of immigrants in the early 1900s.Still as relevant as it was upon first publication, The Lie has been republished by Read & Co. Books for future generations to enjoy. This new edition is a must-read for those who enjoy the work of Mary Antin, and are interested in the history of immigration in twentieth-century America.

The Promised Land' is Mary Antin's 1912 autobiography, which tells the story of her early life in what is now Belarus and her immigration to the United States in 1894. Antin describes her public school education and assimilation into American culture, as well as life for Jews in Czarist Russia. Mary Antin (1881 ¿ 1949) was an American author and immigration rights activist. Other notable works include 'From Plotzk to Boston' (1899) and 'They Who Knock at Our Gates - A Complete Gospel of Immigration' (1914).

Written from the authors own personal experiences of her journey from Polotsk, Russia to Boston, USA in 1894 at the age of 11. This early works, published in 1899, is a fascinating look at American history and immigration. Mary Antin's vivid description of all she and her dear ones went through, enables us to see almost with our own eyes how the invasion of America appears to the impecunious invader. It is thus "a human document" of considerable value, as well as a promissory note of future performance..... Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Weaving introspection with political commentary, biography with history, this title brings to life the transformation of an Eastern European Jewish immigrant into an American citizen. It illuminates the lives of hundreds of thousands.