Bercovici, Konrad 1882-1961 creator text utu 2013 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Dust of New York" by Konrad Bercovici is a fictional work likely written in the early 20th century. The book appears to explore the diverse lives and experiences of immigrants in New York City through a series of interconnected stories, featuring characters that embody various cultural backgrounds and societal challenges. The narratives seem to delve into themes of love, ambition, disillusionment, and the pursuit of the American Dream. The opening of the book introduces the character of Theresa, known as the "Vamp," a captivating woman who frequents a café called the "Imperial." Her presence draws attention and intrigue, particularly from married men who are drawn to her allure. The narrative further introduces Ferenczy, a Hungarian painter who becomes enamored with her, prompting a shift in the dynamics of the café's regular patrons. This sets the stage for the exploration of relationships and the longing for connection amidst the bustling backdrop of New York City, hinting at deeper emotional voids that the characters may carry. The beginning illustrates the complexity of human desires against the rich tapestry of immigrant life in the city. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Theresa the vamp -- The troubles of a perfect type -- How the Ibanezes love -- The little man of Twenty-eighth Street -- The newly-rich Goldsteins -- All in one wild Roumanian song -- Expensive poverty -- Why her name is Marguerite V.L.F. Clement -- Luleika, the rich widow -- Because Cohen could neither read nor write -- The marriage broker's daughter -- The new secretary of the pretzel-painter's union -- The gypsy blood that tells -- When Stark's Café was closed -- Because of bookkeeping -- The strength of the weak -- Socialists! Beware of Mrs. Rosenberg -- A conflict of ideals -- The holy healer from Omsk -- Hirsh Roth's theory -- The tragedy of Afghian's living rug -- Babeta's dog -- The professor -- The pure motive. Release date is 2013-07-05 Produced by Greg Bergquist, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) Original publication data not identified Short stories New York (N.Y.) -- Fiction PS Original publication data not identified 19018642 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43095 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43095 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134004.0 43095