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Lummox
Hardcover
Classic FictionGeneral FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025510941
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 344
Weight: 1.45
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Lummox is a profound and moving exploration of the life of Bertha, a large, silent domestic servant of Scandinavian and Slavic descent navigating the social strata of early 20th-century New York. Often dismissed by her employers as a mere lummox-a clumsy, mindless laborer-Bertha possesses a rich emotional depth and a keen sensitivity to the world around her. Through her various placements in diverse households, the novel offers a vivid panorama of urban life, contrasting the struggles of the working poor with the superficiality of the upper classes.
Fannie Hurst's masterpiece is a landmark of social realism, giving a powerful voice to a demographic typically ignored by literature. The narrative delves into themes of maternity, loneliness, and the quiet dignity of a woman who endures life's hardships with stoic resilience. As Bertha moves through the city, her presence subtly alters the lives of those she serves, even as she remains an outsider to their world. Lummox remains a significant and empathetic study of the human condition, highlighting the inner beauty and strength found in the most overlooked individuals.
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