Riding Toward Everywhere: A Literary Memoir on Freedom, the American Dream, and Modern Hobo Culture
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| Artikelnummer | 233571503 | Erscheinungsdatum | 2026/06/27 | Listenpreis | €4.02 | Modellnummer | 233571503 | ||
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Arelentlessly curious, endlessly sensitive, and unequivocally adventurous examiner of human existence, William T. Vollmann now takes to the rails. In the company of experienced fellow train-hopper Steve, Vollmann trawls the secretive waters of a unique underground lifestyle—subjecting both our national romance with and skepticism about the hobo life to his finely tuned, analytical eye. Carrying on in the footloose tradition of Huckleberry Finn, he offers a moving, strikingly modern vision of the American dream, brilliantly exploring both our deeply ingrained romanticizing of "freedom" and the myriad ways we restrict the very freedoms we profess to admire. Read more
| ISBN10 | 0061256765 |
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| ISBN13 | 978-0061256769 |
| Edition | Reprint |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Ecco |
| Dimensions | 8.01 x 5.28 x 0.72 inches |
| Item Weight | 8 ounces |
| Print length | 206 pages |
| Publication date | December 23, 2008 |
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