The Man with the Golden Arm by Nelson Algren
"The Man with the Golden Arm" is a novel that tells the story of Frankie Machine, a talented card dealer and drummer in post-World War II Chicago who becomes addicted to morphine. The narrative vividly portrays his descent into addiction and his struggles with poverty and crime, while also exploring themes of despair, corruption, and redemption. The book is notable for its gritty depiction of life in the urban underbelly and its nuanced characterizations.
The 931st greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1949
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 300-500
- Words
- 134,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- National Book Award - Fiction (National Book Foundation)
- The Graphic Canon (Book)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- The 100 Best Crime Novels and Thrillers since 1945 (The Times)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)