First published in 1890, Jacob Riis's remarkable study of the horrendous living conditions of the poor in New York City had an immediate and extraordinary impact on society, inspiring reforms that affected the lives of millions of people.[...]
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A daring prison break. Swashbuckling romance. Betrayal and redemption. Dumas' "The Count of Monte Cristo--a best-seller since its initial publication--has it all: colorful writing, plus adventure, suspense, and vivid details of lif in post-Napoleonic France.
Luc Sante is the author of "Low Life,[...]