Hungry Hearts

Hungry Hearts is a collection of short stories written by Anzia Yezierska, a Polish-American author. The book was first published in 1920 and is considered a classic of Jewish-American literature. The stories are set in the Lower East Side of New York City and focus on the struggles of Jewish immigrants in America during the early 20th century.The stories in Hungry Hearts explore the themes of poverty, assimilation, and the tension between tradition and modernity. They follow the lives of characters such as Sara Smolinsky, a young girl who dreams of escaping her oppressive family and becoming a writer, and Reb Smolinsky, her father, who is torn between his old-world values and his desire for success in America.Through the stories, Yezierska portrays the hardships and challenges faced by Jewish immigrants in America, including discrimination, poverty, and the struggle to maintain their cultural identity in a new country. Despite the difficulties, the characters in Hungry Hearts are resilient and determined, and the book ultimately celebrates the strength and spirit of the immigrant experience.Overall, Hungry Hearts is a powerful and moving collection of stories that offers a glimpse into the lives of Jewish immigrants in early 20th century America. It is a testament to the resilience and courage of those who came to America seeking a better life, and a reminder of the ongoing struggle for acceptance and belonging in a diverse and complex society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.