Publisher's Synopsis
A Pushcart At The Curb is a novel by John Dos Passos, first published in 1929. The novel is set in New York City during the 1920s and follows the lives of several characters who are struggling to make ends meet. The title is a reference to the pushcarts that were a common sight on the streets of New York during this time period.The story is told through a series of interconnected vignettes, each focusing on a different character. The characters include a struggling artist, a factory worker, a prostitute, and a group of young people who are trying to find their place in the world. Through their stories, Dos Passos explores themes of poverty, inequality, and the struggle for the American Dream.The novel is notable for its experimental style, which combines elements of stream of consciousness writing with more traditional narrative techniques. Dos Passos also incorporates newspaper headlines, song lyrics, and other snippets of popular culture into the text, creating a collage-like effect.Overall, A Pushcart At The Curb is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that offers a vivid portrait of life in New York City during the 1920s. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American literature or social history.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.
