Timeline
Lifetime:
1889 -
1968
Passed: ≈
56 years ago
Title
Writer
Country/Nationality
Fannie Hurst
Books by Fannie Hurst
Vertical City
Fiction
Drama
Tragedy
Tragedy
Struggle
Survival
social commentary
Despair
Urban poverty
City Life
Social issues
Unwed mothers
Gritty realism
Inner city
Female characters
Fannie Hurst's "The Vertical City" is a collection of six poignant short stories that delve into the harsh realities of urban poverty in early 20th century America. The stories explore themes of survival, resilience, and the human cost of social inju...