Mercy of a Rude Stream: Volume 1. A Star Shines Over Mt. Morris Park

henry Roth

ISBN 10: 0312104995 / ISBN 13: 9780312104993

Published by St. Martins Press, New York, 1994

About this Item

Mercy of a Rude Stream is the first book in a six book set that Roth has already finished. This is also the authors first book in 60 years, (1994). Book is in as new condition as is jacket which is priced, but the price on the front flap is covered by a sticker that says " Borders Gift Shop Gift". First edition stated. Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Seller Inventory # 000683

Bibliographic Details

Title: Mercy of a Rude Stream: Volume 1. A Star ...

Publisher: St. Martins Press, New York

Publication Date: 1994

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: As New

Dust Jacket Condition: As New

Edition: 1st Edition.

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Synopsis:

Ira Stigman, an immigrant boy, suffers a cruel Americanization process from 1914 through 1921 in a novel that deals with themes of Prohibition, anti-Semitism, racism, and the violence of sexuality. By the author of Call It Sleep. 50,000 first printing.