The Real Life (1914) - Paperback

The Real Life is a novel written by Louis Grossmann and published in 1914. The story is set in New York City and follows the life of the protagonist, Joseph Kessel, a young Jewish man who is struggling to find his place in the world. Joseph is a dreamer and has big aspirations, but he is also plagued by self-doubt and insecurity.The novel explores themes of identity, assimilation, and the American Dream. Joseph is torn between his loyalty to his Jewish heritage and his desire to assimilate into American culture. He is also faced with the harsh realities of life in New York City, including poverty, discrimination, and corruption.As Joseph navigates his way through the challenges of his life, he meets a cast of characters who help shape his perspective and challenge his beliefs. These characters include his mentor, a successful businessman named Mr. Levy, and his love interest, a young woman named Ruth.The Real Life is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the struggles and triumphs of early 20th century Jewish immigrants in America. Grossmann's writing is both vivid and insightful, capturing the essence of a time and place that has long since passed.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.