A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith is a poignant exploration of a young girl’s coming of age at the turn of the century. Published by Perennial Classics in 1998, this first edition spans 489 pages and is presented in English. The narrative centers on the Nolans, a family living in the Williamsburg slums of Brooklyn from 1902 to 1919, focusing primarily on their daughter, Francie, as she navigates the challenges of childhood and family relationships.
Readers will find a deeply understanding portrayal of the struggles faced by Francie and her brother Neely amidst the hardships of urban poverty. The story captures Francie’s imaginative and resourceful nature, highlighting her growth and the wisdom she gains through her experiences. This edition invites readers to engage with themes of resilience and familial bonds, making it a significant work within the realm of fiction.
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The American classic about a young girl’s coming of age at the turn of the century.
“A profoundly moving novel, and an honest and true one. It cuts right to the heart of life…If you miss A Tree Grows in Brooklyn you will deny yourself a rich experience…It is a poignant and deeply understanding story of childhood and family relationships. The Nolans lived in the Williamsburg slums of Brooklyn from 1902 until 1919…Their daughter Francie and their son Neely knew more than their fair share of the privations and sufferings that are the lot of a great city’s poor. Primarily this is Francie’s book. She is a superb feat of characterization, an imaginative, alert, resourceful child. And Francie’s growing up and beginnings of wisdom are the substance of A Tree Grows in Brooklyn.”
—New York Times
“One of the most dearly beloved and one of the finest books of our day.”
–Orville Prescott
“One of the books of the century.”
–New York Public Library
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