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Author | : Sandra Cisneros |
Publisher | : Vintage |
Total Pages | : 130 |
Release | : 2013-04-30 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 0345807197 |
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A coming-of-age classic about a young girl growing up in Chicago • Acclaimed by critics, beloved by readers of all ages, taught in schools and universities alike, and translated around the world—from the winner of the 2019 PEN/Nabokov Award for Achievement in International Literature. “Cisneros draws on her rich [Latino] heritage...and seduces with precise, spare prose, creat[ing] unforgettable characters we want to lift off the page. She is not only a gifted writer, but an absolutely essential one.” —The New York Times Book Review The House on Mango Street is one of the most cherished novels of the last fifty years. Readers from all walks of life have fallen for the voice of Esperanza Cordero, growing up in Chicago and inventing for herself who and what she will become. “In English my name means hope,” she says. “In Spanish it means too many letters. It means sadness, it means waiting." Told in a series of vignettes—sometimes heartbreaking, sometimes joyous—Cisneros’s masterpiece is a classic story of childhood and self-discovery and one of the greatest neighborhood novels of all time. Like Sinclair Lewis’s Main Street or Toni Morrison’s Sula, it makes a world through people and their voices, and it does so in language that is poetic and direct. This gorgeous coming-of-age novel is a celebration of the power of telling one’s story and of being proud of where you're from.
Author | : Ann Petry |
Publisher | : HarperCollins |
Total Pages | : 447 |
Release | : 2013-08-23 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 0547525346 |
WITH A NEW INTRODUCTION FROM NEW YORK TIMES BEST-SELLING AUTHOR TAYARI JONES “How can a novel’s social criticism be so unflinching and clear, yet its plot moves like a house on fire? I am tempted to describe Petry as a magician for the many ways that The Street amazes, but this description cheapens her talent . . . Petry is a gifted artist.” — Tayari Jones, from the Introduction The Street follows the spirited Lutie Johnson, a newly single mother whose efforts to claim a share of the American Dream for herself and her young son meet frustration at every turn in 1940s Harlem. Opening a fresh perspective on the realities and challenges of black, female, working-class life, The Street became the first novel by an African American woman to sell more than a million copies.
Author | : Frederick Trevor Hill |
Publisher | : Wentworth Press |
Total Pages | : 252 |
Release | : 2019-02-21 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 9780469225312 |
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author | : Horatio Jr. Alger |
Publisher | : Good Press |
Total Pages | : 156 |
Release | : 2023-10-31 |
Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | : |
In 'Tattered Tom; or, The Story of a Street Arab' by Horatio Jr. Alger, readers are taken on a journey through the bustling streets of a city, where a young boy named Tom navigates the challenges of poverty and survival. Alger's descriptive prose and vivid imagery immerse the reader in the harsh realities faced by street children, highlighting themes of perseverance and hope in the face of adversity. The book is written in a straightforward and accessible style, making it suitable for readers of all ages, while also serving as a valuable historical snapshot of urban life in the 19th century. Horatio Jr. Alger, known for his popular 'rags-to-riches' stories, drew inspiration from his own experiences and observations of society to create compelling tales of personal transformation. His own background as a minister and social reformer likely influenced his choice to write about marginalized individuals striving for success in a society that often overlooked their struggles. I highly recommend 'Tattered Tom; or, The Story of a Street Arab' to readers interested in classic literature, social issues, and tales of resilience. Alger's poignant storytelling and timeless themes make this book a must-read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the human experience.
Author | : Jr. Horatio Alger |
Publisher | : anboco |
Total Pages | : 197 |
Release | : 2017-06-28 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 3736419996 |
When, three years since, the author published "Ragged Dick," he was far from anticipating the flattering welcome it would receive, or the degree of interest which would be excited by his pictures of street life in New York. The six volumes which comprised his original design are completed, but the subject is not exhausted. There are yet other phases of street life to be described, and other classes of street Arabs, whose fortunes deserve to be chronicled. "Tattered Tom" is therefore presented to the public as the initial volume of a new series of six stories, which may be regarded as a continuation of the "Ragged Dick Series." Some surprise may be felt at the discovery that Tom is a girl; but I beg to assure my readers that she is not viiione of the conventional kind. Though not without her good points, she will be found to differ very widely in tastes and manners from the young ladies of twelve usually to be met in society. I venture to hope that she will become a favorite in spite of her numerous faults, and that no less interest will be felt in her fortunes than in those of the heroes of earlier volumes. New York, April, 1871.
Author | : Frederick Trevor 1866-1930 Hill |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 268 |
Release | : 2016-08-28 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9781372310904 |
Author | : Jane Langford |
Publisher | : Badger Publishing |
Total Pages | : 32 |
Release | : 2008-01-02 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 1784649325 |
The Runway series contains 12 books, each including 2-3 manageable stories on varying topics. The stories have very low word counts and a reading age of just 6-7, so are perfect for reluctant or struggling readers between 9 and 13 with a short attention span. The stories are set in varying environments, from schools and museums to streets, forests, haunted houses and space ships, and feature a wide range of people from different cultural backgrounds. Each story is illustrated, with a vocabulary page and questions at the back to further encourage engagement and understanding.
Author | : Stephen Jenkins |
Publisher | : Sagwan Press |
Total Pages | : 562 |
Release | : 2015-08-21 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781297887956 |
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author | : Robert Lewis Collison |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 182 |
Release | : 1977 |
Genre | : Street literature |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Stephen JENKINS (Member of the Westchester County Historical Society.) |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 509 |
Release | : 1911 |
Genre | : |
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