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On and on they roared.<there was no other sound to conflict with or to vary the monotony. At each machine sat a human being working with hand, foot, and eye, watching the flashing needle, guarding the margin Of the seams, jerking the cloth hither and thither quickly, accurately, watch ing the spool to see that the thread ran freely, Oil ing the gear with one hand while the other con tinned to push the garment rapidly under the needle, the whole body swaying, bending, twisting this way and that to keep time and pace with the work. Every muscle of the body toiled, but the mind was free - free as a bird to fly from that suf focating room out to green fields and woods and flower. L M Braun was thinking.
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On and on they roared.
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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The sewing-machines whirred like a thousand devils. Have no idea what a noise thirty sew ing-machines will make when they are running at full speed. Each machine is made up of dozens of little wheels and cogs and levers and ratchets, and each part tries to pound, scrape, squeak and bang and roar louder than all the others. The old man who went crazy last vear in this very same shop used to sit in the cell where they chained him, with his fingers in his ears, to keep out the noise of the sewing-machines. He said the incessant din was eating into his brains, and, time and again, he tried to dash out those poor brains against the padded wall.)
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book spins a vibrant tapestry of short stories that showcase the rich tapestry of the human experience at the turn of the twentieth century, a time of both societal metamorphosis and lingering tradition. The author, an astute observer of human nature, shines a light on the lives of Jewish immigrants in New York's bustling tenement districts, capturing their struggles and triumphs, hopes, and heartbreaks. Each tale stands alone as a poignant slice of life, yet they are bound together by an underlying theme of resilience amidst adversity. From the sweatshop seamstress who finds solace in stolen glimpses of a painted woodland scene to the guilt -ridden cigar -maker seeking redemption through music, these characters grapple with poverty, prejudice, and the challenges of assimilation, always holding fast to their dreams and dignity. The author's keen eye for detail and evocative prose bring these stories to life, immersing the reader in the sights, sounds, and emotions of a bygone era. Through these finely wrought tales, this book offers a profound meditation on the enduring power of the human spirit in the face of life's inevitable hardships, leaving a lasting impression on the reader's mind. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781334118210_0
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