The Harbor
The Working Class Struggles: A Realistic Dive into Early 20th Century New York CityBy Ernest Poole
Length13h 4m
About this audiobook
In "The Harbor," Ernest Poole crafts an evocative tale set against the backdrop of early 20th-century New York, where the struggles of immigrants and the complexities of urban life converge. Through a realist literary style, Poole employs rich symbolism and intricate character development to explore themes of hope, despair, and the quest for belonging. The novel emerges within the context of American Modernism, capturing the zeitgeist of a nation grappling with social change, economic upheaval, and the melting pot of diverse cultures, ultimately reflecting the inner emotional landscapes of its characters amid external chaos. Ernest Poole, an American novelist and the first winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1918, draws upon his own experiences of growing up in a tumultuous era. Poole'Äôs rich background in journalism and his keen observations of societal issues inform the novel's depth, compelling prose, and nuanced portrayal of human struggles. His participation in progressive movements also hints at the broader themes of social change and community that infuse "The Harbor." Recommended for readers interested in early American fiction, Poole'Äôs work offers a lens into a pivotal time in history, elucidating the human condition through poignant storytelling. "The Harbor" is not just a narrative of survival; it is a reflection on the ties that bind us, urging readers to ponder the essence of connection in a world often defined by division.
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Rating★★★★ 3.6 (670)
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GenreHistorical Fiction, General Fiction
Length13 hrs 4 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 26, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1TO M. A.
26CHAPTER XI
2BOOK I
27CHAPTER XII
3CHAPTER I
28CHAPTER XIII
4CHAPTER II
29CHAPTER XIV
5CHAPTER III
30CHAPTER XV
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6CHAPTER IV
31CHAPTER XVI
7CHAPTER V
32CHAPTER XVII
8CHAPTER VI
33CHAPTER XVIII
9CHAPTER VII
34CHAPTER XIX
10CHAPTER VIII
35BOOK III
11CHAPTER IX
36CHAPTER I
12CHAPTER X
37CHAPTER II
13CHAPTER XI
38CHAPTER III
14CHAPTER XII
39CHAPTER IV
15BOOK II
40CHAPTER V
16CHAPTER I
41CHAPTER VI
17CHAPTER II
42CHAPTER VII
18CHAPTER III
43CHAPTER VIII
19CHAPTER IV
44CHAPTER IX
20CHAPTER V
45CHAPTER X
21CHAPTER VI
46CHAPTER XI
22CHAPTER VII
47CHAPTER XII
23CHAPTER VIII
48CHAPTER XIII
24CHAPTER IX
49CHAPTER XIV
25CHAPTER X
50CHAPTER XV
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