The Brooklyn Reader
Author: Powers, Alice Leccese
ISBN: 9780517883792
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE US
Year first published: 21 Mar 1995
Pages: 304
Format: Paperback / softback
There is no other place quite like Brooklyn. Not only has it inspired and nurtured many native writers, it has had a profound impact on those passing through. The Brooklyn Reader features a rich diversity of writings -- short stories, poetry, essays, novels, biographies, and plays -- that offer thirty writers' unique and colorful experiences of New York City's biggest borough. Ranging from warm, nostalgic memories of childhood to humorous tales of new arrivals adjusting to the American way, or just stories of life's unplanned adventures, this reading tour is a true delight. Contributors include-br>br>Anatole Broyardbr>br>Cristina Garciabr>br>Henry Millerbr>br>Betty Smithbr>br>Derek Walcottbr>br>Truman Capotebr>br>Spike Leebr>br>Isaac Bashevis Singerbr>br>William Styronbr>br>Walt Whitman
ISBN: 9780517883792
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE US
Year first published: 21 Mar 1995
Pages: 304
Format: Paperback / softback
There is no other place quite like Brooklyn. Not only has it inspired and nurtured many native writers, it has had a profound impact on those passing through. The Brooklyn Reader features a rich diversity of writings -- short stories, poetry, essays, novels, biographies, and plays -- that offer thirty writers' unique and colorful experiences of New York City's biggest borough. Ranging from warm, nostalgic memories of childhood to humorous tales of new arrivals adjusting to the American way, or just stories of life's unplanned adventures, this reading tour is a true delight. Contributors include-br>br>Anatole Broyardbr>br>Cristina Garciabr>br>Henry Millerbr>br>Betty Smithbr>br>Derek Walcottbr>br>Truman Capotebr>br>Spike Leebr>br>Isaac Bashevis Singerbr>br>William Styronbr>br>Walt Whitman
