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A walk on the wild side
Book • 1956
Nelson Algren's 'Walk on the Wild Side' portrays the lives of outcasts and drifters in 1930s New Orleans during the Great Depression.
Dove Linkhorn, a naive Texan, embarks on a journey to find his lost love, Hallie, and encounters a cast of colorful characters.
The novel explores themes of poverty, exploitation, and the search for meaning in a harsh world.
Algren's vivid prose and unflinching portrayal of human suffering create a powerful and unforgettable narrative.
The book exposes the dark underbelly of society and challenges readers to confront the realities of marginalization and despair.
Dove Linkhorn, a naive Texan, embarks on a journey to find his lost love, Hallie, and encounters a cast of colorful characters.
The novel explores themes of poverty, exploitation, and the search for meaning in a harsh world.
Algren's vivid prose and unflinching portrayal of human suffering create a powerful and unforgettable narrative.
The book exposes the dark underbelly of society and challenges readers to confront the realities of marginalization and despair.
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Salman Rushdie
Sir Salman Rushdie, writer
Mentioned by T.R. Johnson in reference to the Bywater area, part of the St. Claude Corridor in New Orleans.
T. R. Johnson, "New Orleans: A Writer's City" (Cambridge UP, 2023)
