E. L. Doctorow
Billy Bathgate (Penguin Modern Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780241256428
- author:
- E. L. Doctorow
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 12.9 x 1.8 x 19.8 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction, Classics, , E. L. Doctorow,Billy Bathgate (Penguin Modern Classics),Penguin Classics,0241256429,General & Literary Fiction,Fiction / Classics,Fiction / General,Historical fiction,Modern & contemporary fiction,Modern & contemporary fiction (p
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Billy Bathgate A Novel by E. L. Doctorow is set against the vibrant backdrop of 1930s New York, where the allure of wealth and high society has captivated many. At its centre is Billy Bathgate, a young man from an unconventional upbringing, drawn into a world of crime and corruption under the charismatic Dutch Schultz. As Billy navigates this treacherous landscape, he must confront the consequences of his choices and decide whether to conform or risk everything. With prose that is both breathtaking and unflinching, Doctorow brings to life a cast of characters from all walks of life, each with their own story to tell. This novel is a powerful exploration of the human condition, one that sheds light on the complexities of identity, loyalty, and the search for belonging in a world of extremes.
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