Call it Sleep: A NovelWhen Henry Roth published his debut novel Call It Sleep in 1934, it was greeted with considerable critical acclaim though, in those troubled times, lackluster sales. Only with its paperback publication thirty years later did this novel receive the recognition it deserves-- --and still enjoys. Having sold-to-date millions of copies worldwide," Call It Sleep" is the magnificent story of David Schearl, the " dangerously imaginative" child coming of age in the slums of New York. |
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... hair , David kissed her brow . The faint familiar warmth and odor of her skin and hair . " There ! " she laughed , nuzzling his cheek , " but you've waited too long ; the sweet chill has dulled . Lips for me , " she reminded him ...
... hair , David kissed her brow . The faint familiar warmth and odor of her skin and hair . " There ! " she laughed , nuzzling his cheek , " but you've waited too long ; the sweet chill has dulled . Lips for me , " she reminded him ...
Page 237
... hair , they'll find it in the ice - cream . Has she ever put anything back where it belonged ? Does she ever do ... hair ? " " I'll do it ! " She went quickly to the sink , wet the comb and passed it caressingly through his hair . " It ...
... hair , they'll find it in the ice - cream . Has she ever put anything back where it belonged ? Does she ever do ... hair ? " " I'll do it ! " She went quickly to the sink , wet the comb and passed it caressingly through his hair . " It ...
Page 407
... hair , only a shade less fair than his brow , hung over his brow like a gold claw . He was snub - nosed ; his cheeks had a faint flush and his eyes were blue . Teeth over lip , head lifted into light , he watched his kite intently , now ...
... hair , only a shade less fair than his brow , hung over his brow like a gold claw . He was snub - nosed ; his cheeks had a faint flush and his eyes were blue . Teeth over lip , head lifted into light , he watched his kite intently , now ...
Contents
HAROLD U RIBALOW | xi |
Critical Introduction | xxxvi |
PROLOGUE | 3 |
Copyright | |
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