Stern

""Stern"" is a novel written by Bruce Jay Friedman, published in 1962. The story revolves around the titular character, Stern, a Jewish insurance salesman who is struggling to find meaning and purpose in his life. He becomes obsessed with the idea of achieving success, wealth, and power, and begins to engage in various unethical and immoral activities to achieve his goals. The novel is a darkly comic and satirical take on the American Dream, exploring the themes of greed, ambition, and the corrupting influence of power. Through Stern's journey, Friedman examines the moral decay and emptiness of modern society, and the toll it takes on individuals who are unable to find fulfillment in their lives. The book is written in a fast-paced, witty style, with sharp dialogue and vivid descriptions that bring the characters and settings to life. It has been praised for its incisive social commentary and its ability to capture the zeitgeist of the early 1960s. ""Stern"" remains a timeless classic of American literature, and a must-read for anyone interested in exploring the darker side of the American Dream.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.