In 1930's New York, Billy Bathgate, a 15-year-old high school dropout, captures the attention of infamous gangster Dutch Schultz, who lures the boy into his world of racketeering. But Billy soon learns this glamorous world of money, sex, and high society is also one of brutality and murder. The bestselling author of RAGTIME convincingly portrays the underworld through the eyes of young Billy.
Information
Editorial:
Pan Macmillan
Formato:
Paperback
Número de páginas:
None
Idioma:
en
ISBN:
9780330313513
Año de publicación:
1994
Fecha publicación:
25 de Mayo de 1994
E.L. Doctorow
E.L. Doctorow was an American novelist known for his masterpiece "Ragtime," blending historical figures with fictional characters to explore complex themes of power and identity. His distinctive style combined vivid storytelling with a deep social consciousness, making him a key figure in modern American literature.