Project Gutenberg 2006-02-01 Public domain in the USA. 208 Hurst, Fannie 1889 1968 Danielson, Fannie Hurst Humoresque: A Laugh on Life with a Tear Behind It Humoresque -- Oats for the woman -- A petal on the current -- White goods -- "Heads" -- A boob spelled backward -- Even as you and I -- The wrong pew. Produced by Suzanne Shell, Charlie Kirschner and the PG Distributed Proofreaders "Humoresque: A Laugh on Life with a Tear Behind It" by Fannie Hurst is a novel that was likely written in the early 20th century. The narrative delves into the lives of immigrant families living in a bustling tenement on the Lower East Side of New York, particularly focusing on the Kantor family. The story captures the profound contrasts of life—joy and sorrow, hope and despair—as the characters navigate their complex realities. At the start of the book, the reader is introduced to the Kantor family, highlighting their cramped living conditions and the dynamics of their daily life. The opening scene immerses us in the vibrant yet harsh environment of the Bowery, displaying a mosaic of cultures and challenges faced by the residents. We meet Mrs. Kantor, who is busy preparing for her son Leon's birthday, and we see the interactions between her and her children, especially the youngest, Leon, whose desire for a violin becomes central to the family's hopes and dreams. Through a mix of humor and tragedy, Hurst portrays the family's struggles and aspirations against the backdrop of a rapidly changing America, setting the stage for themes of ambition, sacrifice, and the pursuit of happiness. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 83.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Fiction Short stories, American PS Text Category: Humour Category: Novels Category: American Literature 552327 2025-07-04T10:01:35.688764 text/html 552148 2025-01-12T18:21:02.561630 text/html 288263 2025-07-04T10:01:45.916704 application/epub+zip 295281 2025-07-04T10:01:39.182706 application/epub+zip 277837 2025-07-04T10:01:37.873752 application/epub+zip 551169 2025-07-04T10:01:50.551645 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 516866 2025-07-04T10:01:44.835691 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 428431 2022-09-05T05:47:19.945057 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 473659 2025-07-04T10:01:35.194786 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 473455 2020-12-27T00:42:06 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 473448 2020-12-27T00:42:06 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19463 2025-07-04T10:01:50.676655 application/rdf+xml 16619 2025-07-04T10:01:38.374701 image/jpeg 3629 2025-07-04T10:01:38.123715 image/jpeg 185431 2020-12-27T00:42:06 application/octet-stream application/zip 185353 2020-12-27T00:42:06 application/octet-stream application/zip 284328 2025-07-04T10:01:35.728722 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia