The Ghetto, and Other Poems

Lola Ridge's "The Ghetto and Other Poems" offers a powerful and unflinching look at urban life in early 20th-century New York City. Through evocative verse, Ridge, a significant voice among American women poets, captures the essence of the city's underbelly, exploring themes of poverty, immigration, and social injustice.

This collection presents a stark and moving portrayal of the immigrant experience, with a particular focus on the vibrant, yet often harsh, realities of the ghetto. Ridge's poetry serves as potent social commentary, offering a glimpse into a world often overlooked. Her work provides a historical snapshot of New York, exploring the city's diverse communities and the challenges they faced. This volume is a testament to Ridge's enduring contribution to American poetry and her commitment to giving voice to the marginalized.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.