The Girl by Meridel Le Sueur
"The Girl" is a novel that delves into the harsh realities of urban poverty and exploitation during the Great Depression. It follows the life of a young woman known only as "the girl," who struggles to survive and find her identity in a male-dominated, capitalist society. Living in the margins of a Midwestern city, she navigates through various jobs, relationships, and tumultuous experiences, including involvement with criminals and the labor movement. The narrative powerfully explores themes of gender, class, and social injustice, offering a poignant critique of the societal structures that marginalize the vulnerable.
The 9083rd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1978
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- Unknown
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- Unknown
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This book is on the following lists:
- A Response to David Handlin’s “One Hundred Best American Novels” (The American Scholar)