Beschreibung
Produktdetails
Einband
Taschenbuch
Erscheinungsdatum
16.06.2026
Verlag
Alpha EditionSeitenzahl
118
Maße (L/B/H)
22,9/15,2/0,7 cm
Gewicht
184 g
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-93-7459-200-7
A train whistle cuts through the dawn, and the pulse of early twentieth-century America stirs-restless, searching, and unmistakably itself. In a nation in flux, where men and women navigate shifting roles and the boundaries of American identity are drawn and redrawn, this collection of essays captures the intimate, everyday moments that reveal the true mettle of its people. The author's keen eye for detail and wry, affectionate observations invite readers into drawing rooms and bustling streets, offering a living portrait of American life at the turn of the century. Through personal reflections and sharp social commentary, the essays explore not only the visible changes in gender and society, but the subtler currents of ambition, resilience, and humour that course beneath the surface. With each page, the reader is drawn into a world both familiar and foreign, where American values are interrogated and celebrated, and the roles of men and women are weighed with both candour and empathy. The work stands apart for its nuanced approach to the complexities of American character studies, weaving together individual stories and cultural observations in a style that is at once literary and accessible. As an exploration of American life portraits and identity essays, it remains a window into the hopes, contradictions, and aspirations of a society on the cusp of modernity. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure, offering both general readers and collectors a rare opportunity to encounter the spirit and substance of early American society anew.
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