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Flamingo or the American Tower
Hardcover
Classic FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025657486
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 476
Weight: 1.85
Height: 1.06 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Flamingo or the American Tower is a compelling novel that captures the pulsating energy and cold ambition of 1920s New York City. The narrative centers on the construction of a colossal skyscraper, a monument of steel and glass that serves as a potent symbol of American materialism and the dizzying heights of the modern age. Through its intricate storytelling, the work weaves together the lives of architects, socialites, and dreamers whose fates are inextricably linked to the rising tower.
Mary Borden offers a keen social critique, exploring the profound tension between human emotion and the impersonal, towering landscape of the growing metropolis. The prose reflects the duality of the era, contrasting the glittering allure of progress with the spiritual void often left in its wake. As a portrait of the Jazz Age, Flamingo or the American Tower provides a sophisticated observation of urban transformation and the psychological impact of living in the shadow of giants. This work stands as a significant literary exploration of the American dream, ambition, and the restless spirit of a society in the midst of unprecedented change.
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