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The Rise of David Levinsky
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General FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781023093613
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 528
Weight: 1.61
Height: 1.06 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Abraham Cahan's The Rise of David Levinsky offers a poignant exploration of the Jewish immigrant experience in turn-of-the-century New York City. Set against the vibrant backdrop of the Lower East Side, this classic novel charts one man's journey in pursuit of the American dream.
Levinsky's story is a powerful depiction of assimilation and the complex choices faced by those seeking a new life in a new land. More than just a rags-to-riches tale, the book delves into the cultural and personal costs of success. Cahan masterfully portrays the tension between tradition and modernity, belonging and alienation, as Levinsky navigates the challenges of a rapidly changing society. A significant work of Jewish-American literature, The Rise of David Levinsky remains a compelling and insightful commentary on the immigrant experience and the enduring allure - and potential pitfalls - of the American dream. This carefully prepared edition ensures the accessibility of this important historical and literary work.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
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