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Colossus of New York: City in 13 Parts
October 14, 2004
Colson Whitehead novelist, critic

Colson Whitehead re-creates the exuberance, the chaos, the promise, and heartbreak of New York. The Colossus of New York captures the city's inner and outer landscapes in a series of vignettes, meditations, and personal memories. Conveying the feelings and thoughts of longtime residents and of newcomers who dream of making the city their home, of those who have conquered its challenges, and of those who struggle against its cruelties, Colossus is a portrait of life in the big city.

Culture & Identity | Literature & Philosophy
Lifestyle | New York | Non-Fiction
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