An American in the making :: the life story of an immigrant /

M.E. Ravage, one of almost two million Jews, was lured by tales of success to America at the turn of the twentieth century. After learning a new language and finding success in college he penned a vivid account of his own assimilation. Steven G. Kellman brings Ravage's story to life again in th...

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Main Author: Ravage, M. E. (Marcus Eli), 1884-1965
Other Authors: Kellman, Steven G., 1947-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: New Brunswick, N.J. : Rutgers University Press, ©2009.
Series:Multi-ethnic literatures of the Americas.
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Online Access:Volltext
Summary:M.E. Ravage, one of almost two million Jews, was lured by tales of success to America at the turn of the twentieth century. After learning a new language and finding success in college he penned a vivid account of his own assimilation. Steven G. Kellman brings Ravage's story to life again in this new edition, providing a brief biography and historical and literary contexts. An American in the Making contributes to an understanding of the notion of "America" and remains timely, especially when massive immigration from Latin America and Asia, challenges ideas of national ident.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xxxiii, 212 pages)
Format:Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages xxx-xxxi).
ISBN:9780813548661
0813548667

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