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.
Audiobook details
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.
34CHAPTER XIX
2BOOK I
35BOOK III
3CHAPTER I
36CHAPTER I
4CHAPTER II
37CHAPTER II
5CHAPTER III
38CHAPTER III
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6CHAPTER IV
39CHAPTER IV
7CHAPTER V
40CHAPTER V
8CHAPTER VI
41CHAPTER VI
9CHAPTER VII
42CHAPTER VII
10CHAPTER VIII
43CHAPTER VIII
11CHAPTER IX
44CHAPTER IX
12CHAPTER X
45CHAPTER X
13CHAPTER XI
46CHAPTER XI
14CHAPTER XII
47CHAPTER XII
15BOOK II
48CHAPTER XIII
16CHAPTER I
49CHAPTER XIV
17CHAPTER II
50CHAPTER XV
18CHAPTER III
51CHAPTER XVI
19CHAPTER IV
52CHAPTER XVII
20CHAPTER V
53BOOK IV
21CHAPTER VI
54CHAPTER I
22CHAPTER VII
55CHAPTER II
23CHAPTER VIII
56CHAPTER III
24CHAPTER IX
57CHAPTER IV
25CHAPTER X
58CHAPTER V
26CHAPTER XI
59CHAPTER VI
27CHAPTER XII
60JOHN FOX, JR'S.
28CHAPTER XIII
61STORIES OF THE KENTUCKY MOUNTAINS: STORIES OF RARE CHARM
29CHAPTER XIV
62MYRTLE REED'S NOVELS: GROSSET & DUNLAP'S
30CHAPTER XV
63DRAMATIZED NOVELS: Original, sincere and courageous—often amusing—the kind that are making theatrical history.
31CHAPTER XVI
64ZANE GREY'S NOVELS
32CHAPTER XVII
65May be had wherever books are sold. Ask for Grosset and Dunlap's list.: Grosset & Dunlap, Publishers, New York
33CHAPTER XVIII
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