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2022-11-23
Public domain in the USA.
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Harper, Olive
1842
1915
D'Apery, Ellen
Reid, Hal
1862
1920
Reid, James Halleck
The shoemaker : $b A powerful picture of nature, adapted from Hal Reid's famous drama of the same name
$aUnited States :$bJ. S. Ogilvie Publishing Company,$c1907.
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"The Shoemaker" by Olive Harper is a historical novel, likely written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Morris Goldberg, a Jewish shoemaker who has immigrated to America from Russia with his family, seeking a better life. The narrative explores themes of struggle, resilience, and the immigrant experience, including the challenges faced by Goldberg and his daughter Dora as they navigate their newfound freedom in a difficult environment. The opening of the book establishes the backdrop of Morris's humble shop located in a rundown area of New York City. We are introduced to his relentless work ethic and deep love for his daughter Dora, who is growing into a beautiful young woman but is haunted by the memory of her deceased mother. As Morris juggles the demands of his small business, we see his hope for a promising future for his daughter amidst their daily struggles. The presence of other characters, including a simple boy named Loney and the grim realities surrounding them, lays the foundation for a rich tapestry of human emotion and the darker aspects of urban life, hinting at the conflicts and choices that will follow in their journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
https://digital.library.villanova.edu/Item/vudl:712567
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Reading ease score: 90.3 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
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Fathers and daughters -- Fiction
Abduction -- Fiction
West (U.S.) -- Fiction
Shoemakers -- Fiction
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Category: Historical Novels
Category: Novels
Category: American Literature
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