A Tree Grows In Brooklyn by Betty Smith

Now celebrating its 75th anniversary, Betty Smith's debut novel, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, is universally regarded as a modern classic. This sprawling tale explores the life of an immigrant family in early 20th-century Brooklyn, standing as one of the great distinctively American novels.

The story follows the Nolan family, first-generation immigrants from Ireland and Austria, navigating poverty and deprivation in the Williamsburg slums. Their sacrifices pave the way for their children to pursue boundless opportunity in the United States. Central to the narrative is Francie Nolan, the eldest daughter—alert, imaginative, and resourceful—whose journey through a century of profound change is both difficult and transformative, offering hope amidst the suffering.

• Universally regarded modern classic novel.
• Sprawling tale of an immigrant family in early 20th-century Brooklyn.
• Focuses on the transformative journey of Francie Nolan.
• Explores themes of poverty, hope, and opportunity in America.

• Author: Betty Smith
• Binding: Paperback
• Format: Import
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Language: English
• Publication Date: September 17, 1992
• Print Length: 496 pages
• ISBN-10: 0099427575
• ISBN-13: 978-0099427575
• Dimensions: 128 x 29 x 197mm
• Weight: 338 g

Discover this essential piece of American literature, chronicling resilience and the pursuit of a brighter future.