East River: A Novel of New York Hardback - 2010

""East River: A Novel of New York"" is a work of fiction by Sholem Asch that tells the story of a Jewish immigrant family living in New York City in the early 20th century. The novel follows the life of the patriarch of the family, Morris Melnik, as he struggles to make a living and provide for his family in a new and unfamiliar country. As Morris navigates the challenges of working in a sweatshop, dealing with corrupt landlords, and facing discrimination, he must also contend with the tensions and conflicts within his own family. Along the way, the novel explores themes of identity, community, and the American Dream, painting a vivid portrait of the immigrant experience in America. Through its richly drawn characters and evocative descriptions of New York City, ""East River"" offers a powerful and insightful look at the complexities of the immigrant experience and the challenges of building a new life in a foreign land.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.