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The Fifth Son of the Shoemaker
Hardcover
General FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025655406
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 306
Weight: 1.33
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The work stands out for its unique atmosphere, capturing the immigrant experience through a lens of wonder and imagination. As Pyotr seeks his own path away from his father's bench, he encounters a world filled with aspiration and the lingering magic of his cultural heritage. The Fifth Son of the Shoemaker explores themes of legacy, the immigrant dream, and the persistence of the spirit in the face of modernity. Corley's lyrical prose invites readers into a world where the mundane and the fantastic coexist, making it a compelling piece of early American fiction for those who appreciate literary fantasy and evocative, character-driven storytelling.
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