Children of loneliness: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Children of loneliness is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Yezierska, Anzia (?–1970).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Children of Loneliness" by Anzia Yezierska is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Rachel Ravinsky, a young Jewish immigrant who struggles with her identity and the cultural clash between her roots in the old world and her life in America. The book explores themes of loneliness, ambition, and the search for belonging in a new and often unwelcoming society. The opening of the novel introduces us to Rachel, who is grappling with feelings of frustration and alienation from her immigrant family, particularly in their traditional ways of life. As she returns home after studying at Cornell, she finds herself in conflict with her father and mother, who represent her past and the life she is trying to escape. The tension escalates at the dinner table, revealing the deep generational divide and Rachel's struggles to reconcile her dreams with the reality of her family's expectations. This dynamic showcases the broader immigrant experience of seeking acceptance and understanding in a new land while feeling imprisoned by familial ties and cultural heritage.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Children of loneliness
- Author credits: Yezierska, Anzia (?–1970)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Immigrants -- Fiction
- Jews, Russian -- United States -- Fiction
- New York (N.Y.) -- Fiction
- Short stories
- United States -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
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- Category: American Literature
- Category: Novels
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