The Imported Bridegroom, and Other Stories of the New York Ghetto
1898
The Imported Bridegroom, and Other Stories of the New York Ghetto
1898
The Imported Bridegroom, and Other Stories of the New York Ghetto is a collection of short stories by Abraham Cahan, first published in 1898. The narratives explore the lives of Jewish immigrants in New York City, focusing on themes of cultural assimilation, identity, and familial obligations. Notable for its realistic portrayal of immigrant life, the book addresses generational conflicts and the struggles between traditional values and modern aspirations, exemplified in the story of Flora Stroon, who grapples with her father's plans for an arranged marriage. Cahan's work is significant for its early depiction of the Jewish experience in America and its influence on later literature.
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“This is not Europe where one dares not say a word to a strange woman! Nu, sir!””
— Abraham Cahan
“Their future seemed bright with joy, while his own loomed dark and impenetrable. What if he should now dash into Gitl’s apartments and, declaring his authority as husband, father, and lord of the house, fiercely eject the strangers, take Yoselé in his arms, and sternly command Gitl to mind her household duties? But the distance between him and the mayor’s office was dwindling fast. Each time the car came to a halt he wished the pause could be prolonged indefinitely; and when it resumed its progress, the violent lurch it gave was accompanied by a corresponding sensation in his heart.””
— Abraham Cahan
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