Description
Discover the poignant graphic novel Unterzakhn, a powerful portrayal of immigrant life in early 20th-century New York. This compelling narrative unfolds through the eyes of twin sisters, Esther and Fanya, whose experiences reveal the harsh realities and vibrant existence of the Lower East Side circa 1910. With 208 pages of mesmerizing illustrations, Unterzakhn captures a world filled with hope, struggle, and the bittersweet journey of survival. The book's art beautifully conveys the excitement and challenges faced by these young girls as they navigate through childhood innocence to the complexities of adolescence. As they enter the paths of life, their choices lead them on starkly different journeys—one sister finds herself entrenched in the gritty world of a burlesque theater, while the other steps cautiously into the medical field amidst societal challenges. This heartbreaking graphic novel is not just a story; it's a reflection on identity, resilience, and the immigrant experience. Perfect for literature lovers and graphic novel enthusiasts alike, Unterzakhn seamlessly blends historical depth with creative storytelling, making it an essential addition to any collection. The book is BRAND NEW, published by RANDOM HOUSE US in 2012 and comes in a sturdy paper-over-boards format. Get ready to embark on an unforgettable journey through a captivating narrative that speaks to the heart of human experience. Delivery information: Enjoy prompt delivery with safe packaging to ensure your book arrives in pristine condition.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780805242591
Format: Paper over boards
Year: 2012
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE US
Pages: 208
Description:
A mesmerizing, heartbreaking graphic novel of immigrant life on New York's Lower East Side at the turn of the twentieth century, as seen through the eyes of twin sisters whose lives take radically and tragically different paths.
For six-year-old Esther and Fanya, the teeming streets of New York's Lower East Side circa 1910 are both a fascinating playground and a place where life's lessons are learned quickly and often cruelly. In drawings that capture both the tumult and the telling details of that street life, Unterzakhn (Yiddish for "Underthings") tells the story of these sisters- as wide-eyed little girls absorbing the sights and sounds of a neighborhood of struggling immigrants; as teenagers taking their own tentative steps into the wider world (Esther working for a woman who runs both a burlesque theater and a whorehouse, Fanya for an obstetrician who also performs illegal abortions); and, finally, as adults battling for their own piece of the "golden land," where the difference between just barely surviving and triumphantly succeeding involves, for each of them, painful decisions that will have unavoidably tragic repercussions.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780805242591
Format: Paper over boards
Year: 2012
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE US
Pages: 208
Description:
A mesmerizing, heartbreaking graphic novel of immigrant life on New York's Lower East Side at the turn of the twentieth century, as seen through the eyes of twin sisters whose lives take radically and tragically different paths.
For six-year-old Esther and Fanya, the teeming streets of New York's Lower East Side circa 1910 are both a fascinating playground and a place where life's lessons are learned quickly and often cruelly. In drawings that capture both the tumult and the telling details of that street life, Unterzakhn (Yiddish for "Underthings") tells the story of these sisters- as wide-eyed little girls absorbing the sights and sounds of a neighborhood of struggling immigrants; as teenagers taking their own tentative steps into the wider world (Esther working for a woman who runs both a burlesque theater and a whorehouse, Fanya for an obstetrician who also performs illegal abortions); and, finally, as adults battling for their own piece of the "golden land," where the difference between just barely surviving and triumphantly succeeding involves, for each of them, painful decisions that will have unavoidably tragic repercussions.