The Ghetto, and Other Poems - Softcover

Ridge, Lola

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1022941518 ISBN 13: 9781022941519

Verlag: Anson Street Press, 2025

Inhaltsangabe

Lola Ridge's "The Ghetto and Other Poems" offers a powerful and unflinching look at urban life in early 20th-century New York City. Through evocative verse, Ridge, a significant voice among American women poets, captures the essence of the city's underbelly, exploring themes of poverty, immigration, and social injustice.

This collection presents a stark and moving portrayal of the immigrant experience, with a particular focus on the vibrant, yet often harsh, realities of the ghetto. Ridge's poetry serves as potent social commentary, offering a glimpse into a world often overlooked. Her work provides a historical snapshot of New York, exploring the city's diverse communities and the challenges they faced. This volume is a testament to Ridge's enduring contribution to American poetry and her commitment to giving voice to the marginalized.

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Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Anson Street Press
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2025
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1022941518
• ISBN 13: 9781022941519
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 58
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