Vistas of New York by Brander Matthews
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| Author | Matthews, Brander, 1852-1929 |
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| LoC No. | 12004767 |
| Title | Vistas of New York |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | A young man from the country -- On the steps of the city hall -- "Sisters under their skins" -- Under an April sky -- An idyl of Central Park -- In a hansom -- The frog that played the trombone -- On an errand of mercy -- In a bob-tail car -- In the small hours -- Her letter to his second wife -- The shortest day in the year. |
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| Summary | "Vistas of New York" by Brander Matthews is a collection of sketches and stories written in the early 20th century. The work captures the diverse and intricate life of New York City, exploring various characters and their experiences within the metropolis, showcasing its vibrancy and complexity. It features several narratives centered around young individuals navigating their lives in the city, highlighting the societal dynamics and challenges they encounter. The opening of the book introduces us to Jack, a young man from the country who has recently arrived in New York. He writes letters to his beloved Miriam, expressing his ambitions and struggles as he adjusts to the fast-paced, noisy city life. Jack finds himself overwhelmed by the sheer scale of the urban environment and the relentless energy of its inhabitants. His letters convey a mix of excitement and homesickness, reflecting on his journey to find success while longing to return to Miriam, who patiently awaits his progress in their hometown. This correspondence sets the stage for themes of ambition, love, and the trials of urban existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | New York (N.Y.) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Short stories, American |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 39434 |
| Release Date | Apr 12, 2012 |
| Most Recently Updated | Apr 13, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 66 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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