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Out Of This Furnace: A Novel Of Immigrant Labor In America
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Out Of This Furnace Is Thomas Bells Most Compelling Achievement. Its Story Of Three Generations Of An Immigrant Slovak Family The Dobrejcaks Still Stands As A Fresh And Extraordinary Accomplishment. The Novel Begins In The Mid1880S With The Naive Blundering Career Of Djuro Kracha. It Tracks His Arrival From The Old Country As He Walked From New York To White Haven, His Later Migration To The Steel Mills Of Braddock, Pennsylvania, And His Eventual Downfall Through Foolish Financial Speculations And An Extramarital Affair. The Second Generation Is Represented By Krachas Daughter, Mary, Who Married Mike Dobrejcak, A Steel Worker. Their Decent Lives, Made Desperate By The Inhuman Working Conditions Of The Mills, Were Held Together By The Warm Bonds Of Their Family Life, And Mikes Political Idealism Set An Example For The Children. Dobie Dobrejcak, The Third Generation, Came Of Age In The 1920S Determined Not To Be Sacrificed To The Mills. His Involvement In The Successful Unionization Of The Steel Industry Climaxed A Halfcentury Struggle To Establish Economic Justice For The Workers. Out Of This Furnace Is A Document Of Ethnic Heritage And Of A Violent And Cruel Period In Our History, But It Is Also A Superb Story. The Writing Is Strong And Forthright, And The Novel Builds Constantly To Its Triumphantly Human Conclusion.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Out of This Furnace'? A: 'Out of This Furnace' explores the struggles and resilience of an immigrant Slovak family in America, focusing on their experiences in the steel industry and the quest for economic justice.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Out of This Furnace'? A: The author of 'Out of This Furnace' is Thomas Bell.
- Q: What is the publication date of this novel? A: 'Out of This Furnace' was published on June 30, 1976.
- Q: How many pages does 'Out of This Furnace' have? A: The novel contains 424 pages.
- Q: What type of binding is used for this edition? A: This edition of 'Out of This Furnace' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: What category does 'Out of This Furnace' belong to? A: 'Out of This Furnace' is categorized as a historical novel.
- Q: What are the main characters in the story? A: The main characters include Djuro Kracha, his daughter Mary, and his grandson Dobie Dobrejcak, each representing different generations of the immigrant experience.
- Q: Is 'Out of This Furnace' based on real events? A: While 'Out of This Furnace' is a work of fiction, it reflects real historical events and the immigrant labor experience in America.
- Q: What is the significance of the title 'Out of This Furnace'? A: The title symbolizes the struggles and hardships faced by the immigrant workers in the steel mills, as well as their perseverance and fight for justice.