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Through lyrical prose and reflective inventories, the narrative captures the experiences of sixteen million immigrants who arrived in America between 1890 and 1954. Drawing on his own tragic past, Perec explores themes of chance, exile, and identity, portraying Ellis Island as a symbol of displacement and longing for belonging. This work stands out as a poignant meditation on the immigrant experience, highlighting the struggles against intolerance and poverty that drive individuals from their homelands.
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Ellis Island, Georges Perec
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- Released
- 2021
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- Title
- Ellis Island
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Georges Perec
- Released
- 2021
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 64
- ISBN13
- 9780811229548
- Category
- World history
- Description
- Through lyrical prose and reflective inventories, the narrative captures the experiences of sixteen million immigrants who arrived in America between 1890 and 1954. Drawing on his own tragic past, Perec explores themes of chance, exile, and identity, portraying Ellis Island as a symbol of displacement and longing for belonging. This work stands out as a poignant meditation on the immigrant experience, highlighting the struggles against intolerance and poverty that drive individuals from their homelands.