Out of Mulberry Street: Stories of Tenement life in New York City by Jacob A. Riis

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Author Riis, Jacob A. (Jacob August), 1849-1914
LoC No. 98001649
Title Out of Mulberry Street: Stories of Tenement life in New York City
Note Reading ease score: 79.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents Merry Christmas in the tenements -- 'Twas Liza's doing -- The Dubourques, father and son -- Abe's game of jacks -- A little picture -- A dream of the woods -- A heathen baby -- He kept his trust -- John Gavin, misfit -- In the children's hospital -- Nigger Martha's wake -- A chip from the maelstrom -- Sarah Joyce's husbands -- The cat took the kosher meat -- Fire in the barracks -- A war on the goats -- Rover's last fight -- When the letter came -- The kid -- Lost children -- The slipper-maker's fast -- Paolo's awakening -- The little dollar's Christmas journey -- A proposal on the elevated -- Death comes to Cat Alley -- Why it happened -- The christening in Bottle Alley -- In the Mulberry Street court -- Spooning in Dynamite Alley -- Heroes who fight fire.
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Summary "Out of Mulberry Street: Stories of Tenement Life in New York City" by Jacob A. Riis is a collection of stories written in the late 19th century. It explores the harsh realities and vibrant lives of the impoverished residents in New York City’s tenements, illustrating both their struggles and the moments of joy that punctuate their daily existence. The narratives aim to shine a light on the social conditions of the time, making the unseen visible to a broader audience. The opening portion of the book introduces us to the atmosphere of the tenements during the Christmas season, capturing the poignant mix of hope and despair among the residents. It begins with the author reflecting on a single sprig of holly that stirs memories of the holiday season, leading into scenes of bustling streets full of holiday shoppers and the various families in their humble abodes. We meet families coping with poverty and celebrate the small joys of Christmas in their lives, such as the excitement over a simple Christmas tree adorned with makeshift ornaments. The juxtaposition of the festive spirit with the grim realities faced by these families sets the stage for a deeper exploration of their lives throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject New York (N.Y.) -- Fiction
Subject Tenement houses -- Fiction
Subject Poor -- New York (State) -- New York -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 38419
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 8, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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