The shoemaker by Olive Harper and Hal Reid

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Author Harper, Olive, 1842-1915
Author Reid, Hal, 1862-1920
Title The shoemaker
A powerful picture of nature, adapted from Hal Reid's famous drama of the same name
Original Publication United States: J. S. Ogilvie Publishing Company,1907.
Credits Demian Katz, Craig Kirkwood, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (Images courtesy of the Digital Library@Villanova University.)
Summary "The Shoemaker" by Olive Harper is a historical novel, likely written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Morris Goldberg, a Jewish shoemaker who has immigrated to America from Russia with his family, seeking a better life. The narrative explores themes of struggle, resilience, and the immigrant experience, including the challenges faced by Goldberg and his daughter Dora as they navigate their newfound freedom in a difficult environment. The opening of the book establishes the backdrop of Morris's humble shop located in a rundown area of New York City. We are introduced to his relentless work ethic and deep love for his daughter Dora, who is growing into a beautiful young woman but is haunted by the memory of her deceased mother. As Morris juggles the demands of his small business, we see his hope for a promising future for his daughter amidst their daily struggles. The presence of other characters, including a simple boy named Loney and the grim realities surrounding them, lays the foundation for a rich tapestry of human emotion and the darker aspects of urban life, hinting at the conflicts and choices that will follow in their journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Fathers and daughters -- Fiction
Subject Abduction -- Fiction
Subject West (U.S.) -- Fiction
Subject Shoemakers -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 69408
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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