Hungry HeartsGood Press, 2019 M11 25 - 247 pages 'Hungry Hearts' is a collection of poignant short stories by Anzia Yezierska that capture the struggles and triumphs of European Jewish immigrant women in poverty in early 20th century New York City. Yezierska's female characters face hardships such as love, motherhood, class divisions, and self-discovery in a foreign land. From the loneliness of a janitress, to a mother's struggle against a cruel landlord, and a woman's disillusionment with a free vacation house, these stories are a vivid portrayal of the immigrant experience. |
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Hungry Hearts: Stories of the Jewish-American Immigrant Experience Anzia Yezierska Limited preview - 2014 |
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