Algren, Nelson
The Man With The Golden Arm
- ISBN 13:
- 9781841955612
- author:
- Algren, Nelson
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Canongate Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2005
- Pages:
- 480
- Dimensions:
- 129mm X 198mm
- Genre:
- Modern fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Man with the Golden Arm tells the story of a man struggling to overcome his addiction in a world of crime and corruption. Frankie Machine, a golden arm dealer at a Chicago gambling den, finds himself torn between his tough exterior and his inner demons.
With a keen ear for dialogue and a deep understanding of the urban landscape, Nelson Algren crafts a tragic and humorous tale that lays bare the complexities of Frankie's world. This edition features a foreword by Kurt Vonnegut and an afterword by Studs Terkel, adding depth and context to this classic novel.
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