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A stunning collection of short stories from one of America's leading writers of fiction and author of The Man with the Golden Arm'. 'Algren's short stories are generally acknowledged to be literary tr...
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The Neon Wilderness is a gritty, unforgettable collection of short stories by Nelson Algren, capturing the raw pulse of Chicago's underbelly during the 1930s and ’40s. Algren shines a light on society's forgotten—addicts, hustlers, drunks, and dreamers—portraying their humanity with empathy and brutal honesty. These stories don't offer happy endings; instead, they deliver emotional truths with poetic grit and streetwise lyricism. Algren’s language is vivid and unflinching, evoking the smoky bars, jail cells, and rain-soaked alleyways of the city’s marginalized. Perfect for fans of Bukowski, Kerouac, or gritty noir, The Neon Wilderness is a powerful literary time capsule—a hard-hitting blend of realism, compassion, and artistry that continues to resonate. Book Condition: Like New, Minimal shelf wear, no markings or highlights on pages, spine and binding in excellent shape Ships FAST - same day or next day #NelsonAlgren#TheNeonWilderness#VintageLit#ChicagoWriters#LiteraryFiction#ShortStories#GrittyLit