Mercy of a Rude Stream Books in Order
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Mercy of a Rude Stream books in publication order
4 books
A Diving Rock on the Hudson
by Henry Roth
1995
Adolescent Ira Stigman struggles with poverty, envy, and disturbing family secrets in 1920s New York. Jobs introduce him to petty corruption, while his search for direction raises the possibility that literature might offer understanding and escape.
From Bondage
by Henry Roth
1996
Ira Stigman turns toward literature and a relationship with his teacher while trying to leave painful childhood entanglements behind. Competing with his best friend for the professor’s attention complicates his hopes for a different life.
Requiem for Harlem
by Henry Roth
1998
Ira Stigman is torn between the encouragement of his lover Edith Welles and the poverty and shame he associates with his family. Troubling sexual relationships deepen the conflict as he searches for a way forward.
A Star Shines Over Mt. Morris Park
by Henry Roth
In Jewish Harlem in 1914, young Ira Stigman struggles with prejudice, his volatile father, and awakening sexuality. As war transforms the wider world, his immigrant family faces changes that unsettle his understanding of home and belonging.
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