Publisher's Synopsis
Fairy Tales of New York is a novel by James Patrick Donleavy that tells the story of Cornelius Christian, an Irish immigrant who arrives in New York City in the early 20th century. The book is a satirical take on the American Dream, as Christian tries to make his fortune in the city but is constantly thwarted by the corrupt and cutthroat nature of New York society. Along the way, he encounters a cast of colorful characters, including a wealthy businessman, a beautiful actress, and a gangster. The novel is full of wit, humor, and social commentary, and is a classic of Irish-American literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
