The city that never sleeps has played host to numerous modern classics. Arguably the heart of the American book business, New York has always been a hot spot for writers and literati. This book takes you on a tour of the city, examining it as it has...
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The city that never sleeps has played host to numerous modern classics. Arguably the heart of the American book business, New York has always been a hot spot for writers and literati. This book takes you on a tour of the city, examining it as it has appeared as a setting in various works of literature. Ages 15+
Cover; Contents; Cities of the Mind; Introduction; 1: New York Through the Eyes of Alfred Corn; 2: Lenape, Dutch, British, American; 3: Paradise and Inferno; 4: Toward Greater New York; 5: New York Modern; 6: The Jazz Age and the Great Depression; 7: New York Intellectuals, New York Painters, New York Poets; 8: Contemporary New York; Places of Interest; Chronology; Bibliography; Further Reading; Index; Picture Credits; Contributors; Color Insert;
