Yekl

Yekl: A Tale of the New York is a novel written by Abraham Cahan. The book is set in the late 19th century and tells the story of Jewish immigrants who have settled in New York City. The main character, Yekl, is a young man who has recently arrived in America from Russia. He is eager to start a new life and become an American citizen.Yekl is initially excited by the opportunities that America offers, but he soon realizes that life in New York is not as easy as he had imagined. He struggles to find work and support himself, and he faces discrimination and prejudice from the native-born Americans. Yekl also faces challenges in his personal life as he tries to balance his traditional Jewish values with his desire to assimilate into American culture.The novel explores themes of identity, assimilation, and the immigrant experience. It provides a vivid portrayal of the struggles and hardships faced by Jewish immigrants in America during the late 19th century. The book is written in a realistic and compelling style that captures the essence of the time and place. Overall, Yekl: A Tale of the New York is a powerful and insightful novel that offers a unique perspective on the immigrant experience in America.A few weeks later, on a Saturday morning, Jake, with an unfolded telegram in his hand, stood in front of one of the desks at the Immigration Bureau of Ellis Island. He was freshly shaven and clipped, smartly dressed in his best clothes and ball shoes, and, in spite of the sickly expression of shamefacedness and anxiety which distorted his features, he looked younger than usual.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.