Poor People: A Novel is a literary work written by Isaac Kahn Friedman and published in 1900. The novel explores the lives of impoverished Jews living in the slums of New York City during the late 19th century. The story follows the struggles of several characters, including a young woman named Rachel, who is forced to work in a sweatshop to support her family, and a young man named Morris, who dreams of becoming a successful businessman but is held back by his poverty.Throughout the novel, Friedman portrays the harsh ...
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Poor People: A Novel is a literary work written by Isaac Kahn Friedman and published in 1900. The novel explores the lives of impoverished Jews living in the slums of New York City during the late 19th century. The story follows the struggles of several characters, including a young woman named Rachel, who is forced to work in a sweatshop to support her family, and a young man named Morris, who dreams of becoming a successful businessman but is held back by his poverty.Throughout the novel, Friedman portrays the harsh realities of life in the slums, including the exploitation of workers, the prevalence of disease and malnutrition, and the constant struggle to survive. He also explores the themes of family, community, and the search for meaning in a world that often seems hopeless.Despite its bleak subject matter, Poor People: A Novel is also a work of hope and resilience, as the characters strive to overcome their circumstances and find a better life for themselves and their loved ones. The novel is a powerful and moving portrayal of the human experience, and a testament to the enduring strength of the human spirit in the face of adversity.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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