The Vertical City
Ambition, Class Struggle, and the American Dream in an Urban SettingBy Fannie Hurst
Length6h 30m
About this audiobook
Fannie Hurst's "The Vertical City" encapsulates the complex interplay between ambition, identity, and urban life in early 20th-century America. Written in a lyrical yet accessible prose, Hurst weaves a tapestry of stories set against the backdrop of a rapidly industrializing society, where skyscrapers symbolize both aspiration and alienation. Hurst masterfully explores the lives of individuals navigating through economic upheaval and societal changes, raising profound questions about the cost of progress and the search for belonging within the metropolitan maze. Fannie Hurst, a prominent author of her time, was deeply influenced by her experiences in the bustling urban environments of New York and Chicago, which serve as the inspiration for her fictional landscapes. Her keen observations of societal dynamics, propelled by her commitment to social justice and women's rights, permeate her work. Hurst's passion for capturing the nuances of the human experience, particularly in the context of the challenges faced by women, shines through in this seminal piece, marking her as a pivotal voice in American literature. Readers seeking a rich exploration of the human condition amid the complexities of urban life will find "The Vertical City" both enlightening and poignant. Hurst'Äôs insightful narrative encourages reflection on the societal structures that shape our lives and invites readers to recognize the resilience of the human spirit against the backdrop of a changing world.
Audiobook details
GenreGeneral Fiction
Length6 hrs 30 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 5, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CONTENTS: SHE WALKS IN BEAUTY
7ROULETTE
2SHE WALKS IN BEAUTY
8I
3BACK PAY
9II
4THE VERTICAL CITY
10III
5THE SMUDGE
11THE END
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6GUILTY
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