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Bronx Primitive - by Kate Simon (Paperback)

Name: Bronx Primitive - by Kate Simon (Paperback)
Brand: Penguin Books
SKU: 92960860
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"As an account of growing up female, it is a fit companion piece to Mary McCarthy's classic Memoirs of a Catholic Girlhood.
Author(s): Kate Simon
192 Pages
Biography + Autobiography, Women

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About the Book

The classic, unforgettable memoir of a young girl's coming of age, "Bronx Primitive" recalls the vitality of an immigrant neighborhood through the unsentimental eyes of a child. With an unerring eye for detail and an iridescent, clear-eyed prose, Kate Simon captures the particular world of her childhood as well as the universal uncertainties and triumphs of a young girl on the threshold of womanhood.

Book Synopsis

"As an account of growing up female, it is a fit companion piece to Mary McCarthy's classic Memoirs of a Catholic Girlhood."--Le Anne Schreiber, The New York Times.

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 7.74 Inches (H) x 5.08 Inches (W) x .54 Inches (D)

Weight: .34 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 192

Genre: Biography + Autobiography

Sub-Genre: Women

Publisher: Penguin Books

Format: Paperback

Author: Kate Simon

Language: English

Street Date: August 1, 1997

TCIN: 92960860

UPC: 9780140263312

Item Number (DPCI): 247-03-1658

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.54 inches length x 5.08 inches width x 7.74 inches height

Estimated ship weight: 0.34 pounds

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Q: What themes are explored in this memoir?

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A: The memoir explores themes of growing up female, immigrant experience, and the journey to womanhood.
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Q: Who is the author of this book?

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A: The author of the book is Kate Simon, known for her compelling memoirs.
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Q: What genre does this book belong to?

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A: The book belongs to the biography and autobiography genre, particularly focusing on women's experiences.
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