World's Fair by E. L. Doctorow
Set in 1930s New York, this novel follows the life of a young boy named Edgar as he navigates through the complexities of family life, school, and the exciting spectacle of the World's Fair. The narrative is a blend of Edgar's memories and his older brother's diary entries, painting a vivid picture of the Depression-era Bronx, the looming war, and the technological wonders of the fair. The boy's experiences and observations reveal the socio-cultural dynamics of the time and the transformative power of the fair, which symbolizes hope and progress amidst the bleakness of the era.
The 8798th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1985
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 288
- Words
- 138,000
- Original Language
- English
- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 3 lists:
- 47th on The New Classics - 100 Best Reads from 1983 to 2008 (Entertainment Weekly)
- National Book Award - Fiction (National Book Foundation)
- Harold Bloom's The Western Canon (The Western Canon (Book) by Harold Bloom)