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The Assistant by Bernard Malamud · Booklabria

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The Assistant

New yorkCriminals

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First published: 1957
Editions: 73 in 15 languages

Synopsis

Frank, a troubled, somewhat desperate, Italo-American works long hours in the grocery store of a struggling Jewish family in a Brooklyn neighborhood. He develops a secret passion for his employer's attractive daughter.

Subjects: New york
Criminals
Jews
Psychological fiction
Jewish families
Italian Americans
Set in: Russia
Brooklyn
Characters: Bernard Malamud

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73 in 15 languages

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English47 French2 Danish1 Dutch1 All 15 languages

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