City Block - Paperback - 9780548470916

City Block is a novel written by Waldo Frank that depicts the lives of various characters living in a city block in New York City during the early 20th century. The book explores the themes of urbanization, immigration, and the struggle for social and economic mobility. The characters include immigrants from different countries, African Americans, and white-collar workers, all trying to make a living and find their place in the bustling city. The narrative is presented through a series of interconnected stories, each focusing on a different character's experiences and challenges. The novel provides a vivid portrayal of the city's diversity and the complex social dynamics that exist within it. Through its exploration of the characters' lives, City Block offers a nuanced commentary on the American Dream and the realities of urban 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.

• | Author: Waldo Frank
• | Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• | Publication Date: Sep 12, 2007
• | Number of Pages: 324 pages
• | Binding: Paperback or Softback
• | ISBN-10: 054847091X
• | ISBN-13: 9780548470916