Hungry Hearts by Anzia Yezierska

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Author Yezierska, Anzia, 1880?-1970
Title Hungry Hearts
Note Reading ease score: 84.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hungry_Hearts_(short_story_collection)
Contents Wings -- Hunger -- The lost "beautifulness" -- The free vacation house -- The miracle -- Where lovers dream -- Soap and water -- "The fat of the land" -- My own people -- How I found America.
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Summary "Hungry Hearts" by Anzia Yezierska is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book explores the struggles of immigrant life in America, centering around the experiences of Shenah Pessah, a young Jewish woman yearning for love, beauty, and a sense of belonging amidst the chaos and hardships of her new life. As she navigates loneliness and societal expectations within her community, the novel addresses themes of identity, aspiration, and the human desire for connection. The opening of "Hungry Hearts" introduces us to Shenah Pessah, who feels trapped in the stark reality of her basement life as a janitress. Yearning for affection and a greater purpose, she finds a glimmer of hope when a young sociology instructor, John Barnes, arrives seeking a room to rent. Their initial interaction ignites a longing within her for a brighter future, leading her to contemplate her own worth and potential beyond her circumstances. As she aspires to rise above her station, her dreams clash with the harsh realities that lie ahead, setting the stage for her transformative journey in America. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Short stories
Subject Jewish fiction
Subject Jews -- New York (State) -- New York -- Fiction
Subject Lower East Side (New York, N.Y.) -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 41232
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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