{"title":"Henry Roth","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection featuring the works of \u003cem\u003eHenry Roth\u003c\/em\u003e, an influential figure in 20th-century American literature. Born in 1906, Roth's writing reflects his own immigrant experiences, offering readers a profound look into the complexities of identity, language, and the American dream. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his renowned works, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCall It Sleep\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e stands out as a seminal novel. First published in 1934, this poignant narrative follows the journey of a young Jewish boy navigating the cultural and linguistic challenges of life in New York City's immigrant ghettos. The book is celebrated for its richly detailed portrayal and innovative use of language, making it a must-read for anyone interested in General Fiction that delves deep into human emotion and social history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore our selection of Henry Roth's works and discover why his storytelling continues to captivate readers with its timeless exploration of personal and cultural identity.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"call-it-sleep-by-henry-roth-9780141188652","title":"Call it Sleep","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA masterpiece of American literature, \u003cem\u003eCall It Sleep\u003c\/em\u003e is a glorious ode to the migrant experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDavid Schearl arrives in America in his mother's arms. Waiting for them is a father and husband consumed by frustration and a labyrinth of language and asphalt - New York City at the turn of the century. As David navigates his father's anger and this alien world, he begins to glimpse deeper mysteries: the ancient and enduring quality of Jewish tradition, the shadow and the light of human desire, the reasons why people seek refuge in another land...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the true masterworks of American fiction, \u003cem\u003eCall It Sleep\u003c\/em\u003e is a triumph of colour and sound, a towering peak of modernist writing, and an extraordinary ode to the child and the emigrant - the innocence, the confusion, the fear, and the joy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46249870688492,"sku":"9780141188652","price":27.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780141188652.jpg?v=1741522062"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/henry-roth.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}