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LoC No.: 25023116
Title: Manhattan Transfer
Original Publication: New York: Harper & Brothers, 1925.
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manhattan_Transfer_(novel)
Credits: Carol Brown, Emmanuel Ackerman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Manhattan Transfer" by John Dos Passos is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the lives of various characters in New York City during a time of significant change and upheaval, providing a vivid tapestry of urban life. The main characters include Bud Korpenning and Ed Thatcher, who are depicted as they navigate their individual journeys amidst the bustling, often overwhelming, landscape of the city. At the start of the novel, the scene is set with rich descriptions of a ferry arriving in New York, alongside depictions of everyday life in the city. Bud Korpenning is introduced as a weary traveler seeking a fresh start in the city, while Ed Thatcher is portrayed eagerly anticipating the birth of his first child. As these characters encounter various figures—like a violinist on the ferry and hospital staff—the reader is drawn into their personal struggles and aspirations, highlighting themes of ambition, the hustle of city life, and the interconnectedness of urban dwellers. The opening establishes a sense of place and mood that foreshadows the complex social dynamics and individual pursuits explored throughout the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 85.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Dos Passos, John, 1896-1970
EBook No.: 71853
Published: Oct 11, 2023
Downloads: 387
Language: English
Subject: New York (N.Y.) -- Fiction
Subject: Psychological fiction
Subject: Social problems -- Fiction
Subject: Immigrants -- Fiction
Subject: Rich people -- Fiction
Subject: Manhattan (New York, N.Y.) -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 25023116
Title: Manhattan Transfer
Original Publication: New York: Harper & Brothers, 1925.
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manhattan_Transfer_(novel)
Credits: Carol Brown, Emmanuel Ackerman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Manhattan Transfer" by John Dos Passos is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the lives of various characters in New York City during a time of significant change and upheaval, providing a vivid tapestry of urban life. The main characters include Bud Korpenning and Ed Thatcher, who are depicted as they navigate their individual journeys amidst the bustling, often overwhelming, landscape of the city. At the start of the novel, the scene is set with rich descriptions of a ferry arriving in New York, alongside depictions of everyday life in the city. Bud Korpenning is introduced as a weary traveler seeking a fresh start in the city, while Ed Thatcher is portrayed eagerly anticipating the birth of his first child. As these characters encounter various figures—like a violinist on the ferry and hospital staff—the reader is drawn into their personal struggles and aspirations, highlighting themes of ambition, the hustle of city life, and the interconnectedness of urban dwellers. The opening establishes a sense of place and mood that foreshadows the complex social dynamics and individual pursuits explored throughout the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 85.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Dos Passos, John, 1896-1970
EBook No.: 71853
Published: Oct 11, 2023
Downloads: 387
Language: English
Subject: New York (N.Y.) -- Fiction
Subject: Psychological fiction
Subject: Social problems -- Fiction
Subject: Immigrants -- Fiction
Subject: Rich people -- Fiction
Subject: Manhattan (New York, N.Y.) -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.