02068cam a22003253u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000028001122450032001402640051001723000047002233360026002703370026002963380036003225000031003585080031003895201138004205340045015586530021016036530029016246530030016538560042016839990017017254332UtSlPG20260610133124.0mcr n260607r2003||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aRidge, Lola,d1873-194114aThe Ghetto, and Other Poems 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2003  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2003-08-01  aProduced by Catherine Daly  a"The Ghetto, and Other Poems" by Lola Ridge is a compelling collection of poetry written in the early 20th century. This work encapsulates the struggles and vibrancy of life within the urban environment, particularly focusing on the experiences of marginalized communities. The poems explore themes of identity, labor, and social justice, portraying the resilience of those living in hardship.  The titular poem, "The Ghetto," serves as a powerful depiction of the harsh realities faced by its inhabitants, filled with vivid imagery that captures both the heat of the streets and the depth of human emotion. Ridge writes about the lives of various figures within the ghetto, like Sadie, who grapples with factory work and personal aspirations, and neighborhood children embracing the energy of their surroundings amidst adversity. Throughout the collection, Ridge intertwines personal reflections with broader societal commentary, artfully illustrating the struggle for dignity and recognition in the face of oppression, alongside an unwavering spirit of hope and ambition that persists. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aPolitical poetry  aProtest poetry, American  aNew York (N.Y.) -- Poetry40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4332  c46378d46378