Streets And Shadows (1922)

By Mercedes de Acosta

Book Overview

Streets and Shadows is a novel written by Mercedes De Acosta in 1922. The book is set in New York City and follows the story of a young woman named Lydia, who is struggling to find her place in the world. Lydia is a talented artist, but she is also haunted by her past and the traumas she has experienced. She finds solace in the city's vibrant art scene, where she meets a group of bohemian artists and writers who become her friends and mentors. However, Lydia's life takes a dark turn when she becomes involved with a dangerous criminal underworld. As she navigates the dangerous streets and shadows of New York, Lydia must confront her own demons and make difficult choices about her future. The novel is a powerful exploration of the human condition, and it offers a vivid portrait of life in New York City during the early 20th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164828223
• ISBN13: 9781164828228
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 68 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"