Call It Sleep
Call It Sleep
Author: Henry Roth
Number Of Pages: 480
EAN: 9780312424121
Release Date: 16-06-2005
Summary:
"Call It Sleep" by Henry Roth captures the challenges of immigrant life in New York City through the eyes of a young Jewish boy, David Schearl. Arriving in the bustling Lower East Side with his parents, David's childhood is overshadowed by his father's oppressive fear and his mother's tender protectiveness. The novel explores David's struggle with identity and assimilation during the early 20th century. As he navigates between the harsh realities of his environment and his vivid internal world, the narrative beautifully intertwines Yiddish and English, showing the cultural conflicts within his community. Ultimately, 'Call It Sleep' illuminates the immigrant's quest for belonging and the painful journey towards self-discovery, encapsulated in a momentous day that ends in a dramatic climax.
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