Paved Streets (1917)

By Elias Lieberman

Book Overview

Paved Streets is a novel written by Elias Lieberman and published in 1917. The story is set in the bustling city of New York during the early 20th century and follows the life of a young Jewish immigrant named Morris Bochner. Morris is a hardworking man who dreams of achieving the American dream, but he faces many obstacles along the way.The novel explores themes of immigration, assimilation, and the challenges faced by the Jewish community in America during this time period. Morris struggles to navigate the complex social and economic landscape of the city, facing discrimination and prejudice from both the Jewish and non-Jewish communities.As Morris tries to make a better life for himself, he becomes involved in the labor movement and fights for workers' rights. The novel also delves into the complexities of relationships, as Morris falls in love with a young woman named Anna, who comes from a very different background.Paved Streets is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that offers a window into the lives of immigrants in early 20th century America. It is a testament to the resilience and determination of those who came to this country seeking a better life, and a reminder of the struggles and sacrifices they made along the way.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164844377
• ISBN13: 9781164844372
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 122 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"