Hungry Hearts

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Yezierska, Anzia, 1880?-1970

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Hungry Hearts" by Anzia Yezierska is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book explores the struggles of immigrant life in America, centering around the experiences of Shenah Pessah, a young Jewish woman yearning for love, beauty, and a sense of belonging amidst the chaos and hardships of her new life. As she navigates loneliness and societal expectations within her community, the novel addresses themes of identity, aspiration, and the human desire for connection. The opening of "Hungry Hearts" introduces us to Shenah Pessah, who feels trapped in the stark reality of her basement life as a janitress. Yearning for affection and a greater purpose, she finds a glimmer of hope when a young sociology instructor, John Barnes, arrives seeking a room to rent. Their initial interaction ignites a longing within her for a brighter future, leading her to contemplate her own worth and potential beyond her circumstances. As she aspires to rise above her station, her dreams clash with the harsh realities that lie ahead, setting the stage for her transformative journey in America. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Wings

Hunger

The lost "beautifulness"

The free vacation house

The miracle

Where lovers dream

Soap and water

"The fat of the land"

My own people

How I found America.

Credits:

Produced by Jana Srna and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 84.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hungry_Hearts_(short_story_collection)

Release date is 2012-10-30