A Long Day in a Short Life by Albert Maltz Paperback Book

Description: A Long Day in a Short Life by Albert Maltz A Long Day in a Short Life - Maltzs first novel to be published in the UK - is a powerful indictment of the penal system and a strong reminder about the underlying humanity of each individual. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description As time ticks along with indifference, the inmates of the Washington District Jail drag on their daily routine behind bars. Innocent at their birth, these frail creatures who have lost their way now spend their lives shut out of society, deprived of all freedom, with little prospect of being readmitted into the human fold.Each prisoner has a story: some of them are charged with crimes of assault, murder and manslaughter, others of forgery, robbery and larceny – others still are not guilty of anything other than having been born to certain parents at a certain time in a certain country. A Long Day in a Short Life – Maltzs first novel to be published in the UK – is a powerful indictment of the penal system and a strong reminder about the underlying humanity of each individual. Author Biography Albert Maltz (1908–85) was an American playwright, fiction writer and screenwriter. He was one of the Hollywood Ten, a group of entertainment-industry professionals who were blacklisted for their involvement with the Communist Party USA and cited for contempt by Congress. He is best remembered today for his novels A Tale of One January and A Long Day in a Short Life. Promotional Unique edition of Albert Maltzs first novel. A powerful indictment of the penal system and a strong reminder about the underlying humanity of each individual. Promotional "Headline" Unique edition of Albert Maltzs first novel. A powerful indictment of the penal system and a strong reminder about the underlying humanity of each individual. Feature Perfect companion to A Tale of One January, also published by Alma Classics. Details ISBN0714550639 Author Albert Maltz Pages 300 Publisher Alma Books Ltd Series Calder Publications Year 2023 ISBN-10 0714550639 ISBN-13 9780714550633 Format Paperback Imprint Calder Publications Ltd Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom NZ Release Date 2023-09-21 DEWEY 813.52 Audience General Publication Date 2023-09-01 UK Release Date 2023-09-01 AU Release Date 2024-01-29 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:144666402;

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