9781025935638 - pure gold di rolvaag, ole edvart (9 risultati)
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Da: California Books, Miami, FL, U.S.A.California Books
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Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 'Pure Gold' is a haunting exploration of human avarice and the corrosive power of greed within the lives of a hardworking immigrant couple. Set in the fertile plains of Minnesota, Ole Edvart Rolvaag's novel follows Louis and Lizzie Houglum, whose initial dreams of simple prosperity transfo…rm into a devastating obsession with accumulating wealth. What begins as a modest desire for financial security spirals into a dark, psychological study of two people consumed by the physical presence of gold, eventually isolating them from their community and their own humanity. Known for his profound insights into the immigrant experience, Rolvaag departs from the epic pioneering themes of his other celebrated works to provide a chilling, intimate portrait of moral decay. The narrative masterfully captures the tension between the promise of the American dream and the spiritual void created by unbridled materialism. As the Houglums' hoard grows, so too does their paranoia and physical neglect, leading to a tragic conclusion that serves as a powerful cautionary tale. 'Pure Gold' remains a significant work of American realism, offering a timeless critique of how the pursuit of riches can distort the soul and destroy the very lives it was meant to improve.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. "Pure Gold" is a haunting exploration of human avarice and the corrosive power of greed within the lives of a hardworking immigrant couple. Set in the fertile plains of Minnesota, Ole Edvart Rolvaag's novel follows Louis and Lizzie Houglum, whose initial dreams of simple prosperity transfor…m into a devastating obsession with accumulating wealth. What begins as a modest desire for financial security spirals into a dark, psychological study of two people consumed by the physical presence of gold, eventually isolating them from their community and their own humanity. Known for his profound insights into the immigrant experience, Rolvaag departs from the epic pioneering themes of his other celebrated works to provide a chilling, intimate portrait of moral decay. The narrative masterfully captures the tension between the promise of the American dream and the spiritual void created by unbridled materialism. As the Houglums' hoard grows, so too does their paranoia and physical neglect, leading to a tragic conclusion that serves as a powerful cautionary tale. "Pure Gold" remains a significant work of American realism, offering a timeless critique of how the pursuit of riches can distort the soul and destroy the very lives it was meant to improve.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. "Pure Gold" is a haunting exploration of human avarice and the corrosive power of greed within the lives of a hardworking immigrant couple. Set in the fertile plains of Minnesota, Ole Edvart Rolvaag's novel follows Louis and Lizzie Houglum, whose initial dreams of simple prosperity transfor…m into a devastating obsession with accumulating wealth. What begins as a modest desire for financial security spirals into a dark, psychological study of two people consumed by the physical presence of gold, eventually isolating them from their community and their own humanity. Known for his profound insights into the immigrant experience, Rolvaag departs from the epic pioneering themes of his other celebrated works to provide a chilling, intimate portrait of moral decay. The narrative masterfully captures the tension between the promise of the American dream and the spiritual void created by unbridled materialism. As the Houglums' hoard grows, so too does their paranoia and physical neglect, leading to a tragic conclusion that serves as a powerful cautionary tale. "Pure Gold" remains a significant work of American realism, offering a timeless critique of how the pursuit of riches can distort the soul and destroy the very lives it was meant to improve.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.
