โ Scribed by Hubert Selby, Jr.
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& ldquo;An extraordinary achievement ... a vision of hell so stern it cannot be chuckled or raged aside. & rdquo; & mdash;The New York Times Book ReviewA classic of postwar American literature, Last Exit to Brooklyn created shockwaves upon its release in 1964 with its raw, vibrant language and startling revelations of New York City's underbelly. The prostitutes, drunks, addicts, and johns of Selby & rsquo;s Brooklyn are fierce and lonely creatures, desperately searching for a moment of transcendence amidst the decay and brutality of the waterfront & mdash;though none have any real hope of escape. Last Exit to Brooklyn offers a disturbing yet hauntingly sensitive portrayal of American life, and nearly fifty years after publication, it stands as a crucial and masterful work of modern fiction. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Hubert Selby, Jr., including rare photos from the author & rsquo;s estate.;Cover; Title Page; Dedication; Contents; Part I Another Day Another Dollar; Part II The Queen Is Dead; Part III And Baby Makes Three; Part IV Tralala; Part V Strike; Coda Landsend; A Biography of Hubert Selby, Jr.; Copyright.
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