Letters From Under A Bridge (1844)

Letters From Under A Bridge is a collection of fictional letters written by the American author Nathaniel Parker Willis, published in 1844. The book is set in New York City and features a narrator who has taken up residence under a bridge. The narrator writes letters to his friend, detailing his observations of the city and its inhabitants. Through these letters, the reader is introduced to a variety of characters, including a wealthy businessman, a struggling artist, and a group of street performers. The book explores themes of poverty, social class, and the human condition. Willis was a prominent writer and journalist in the mid-1800s and is known for his contributions to American literature. Letters From Under A Bridge is considered one of his most notable works.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.