Maxwell Bodenheim

Broschiertes Buch

Ninth Avenue

Beschreibung

Step back into the vibrant and turbulent world of 1920s New York City with Maxwell Bodenheim's "Ninth Avenue." This rediscovered work of literary fiction offers a stark and compelling social commentary on urban life and the struggles of poverty. Bodenheim's narrative, set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing metropolis, explores the social life and customs of a bygone era. "Ninth Avenue" provides a glimpse into the underbelly of a city teeming with ambition and hardship. Its enduring appeal lies in its unflinching portrayal of human experience, capturing the essence of a specific time and place while resonating with universal themes. Experience the raw energy and gritty realism of urban life in this rediscovered classic. A compelling read for anyone interested in literary fiction, urban fantasy, or the sociological study of city life. 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. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Autor

Maxwell Bodenheim was a literary figure associated with the bohemian and modernist movements in early 20th-century America. Known for a provocative and unconventional style, Bodenheim explored themes of alienation, sensuality, disillusionment, and the contradictions of urban life. His novels and poems often depicted characters who were marginalized or emotionally conflicted, situated within gritty urban environments like Chicago and New York. Bodenheim's writing captured the restless energy of the jazz age, using fractured narratives, lyrical language, and explorations of taboo subjects to reflect the anxieties and desires of the time. His work combined emotional intensity with social critique, often challenging the literary norms of his era. Many of his stories feature bohemian lifestyles, complex romantic entanglements, and bleak portrayals of human behavior, filtered through a sensibility that was both poetic and cynical. He was part of a generation seeking new artistic expression, and while his notoriety often eclipsed his literary merit, his contributions to American letters reveal a voice shaped by cultural upheaval, personal rebellion, and aesthetic daring. Bodenheim's legacy remains linked to the artistic ferment of the 1920s and to the gritty psychological realism that colored his portrayals of life on society's edges.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 7mm
• Gewicht: 200g
• ISBN-13: 9781023507646
• ISBN-10: 1023507641
• Artikelnr.: 73997529