Algren, Nelson
A Walk On The Wild Side
- ISBN 13:
- 9781841956800
- author:
- Algren, Nelson
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Canongate Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2006
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 129mm X 198mm
- Genre:
- Modern fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
A Walk on the Wild Side by Nelson Algren is an angry and lonely masterpiece that has captured the imaginations of every generation since its first publication in 1956. Set against the backdrop of New Orleans' French Quarter, this novel explores the darker side of the American Dream. Dove Findhorn's journey from Hicksville, Texas to the city's seedy underbelly is a harrowing and often humorous tale of hopelessness, crime, and despair. With its large-hearted protagonist at its centre, A Walk in the Wild Side is a powerful portrayal of life on the margins. This novel has become an iconic work of American literature, immortalised in music by Lou Reed's classic song. Its enduring popularity is a testament to Algren's masterful storytelling and his ability to capture the complexities of human experience.
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