“Los Angeles, give me some of you! Los Angeles come to me the way I came to you, my feet over your streets, you pretty town I loved you so much, you sad flower in the sand, you pretty town!”
Book:Ask the Dust
Quote by John Fante
Work
Ask the Dust
John Steinbeck's poignant story follows the tumultuous relationship between a Mexican woman and an American drifter in the dusty, arid landscape of California's Salinas Valley. The narrative delves into the complexities of human emotions and the harsh realities of life during the Great Depression. more
Author
John Fante
John Fante was an American novelist known for his works that depicted the lives of the underclass in Los Angeles. His writing often focused on the experiences of Italian-Americans, particularly his own family background. Fante's notable works include 'Artists in the Family' and 'Waiting for Henry'. more
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