The Colossus of New York

Nonfiction | Essay Collection | Adult | Published in 2003

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Summary

Background

Chapter Summaries & Analyses

Chapters 1-3

Chapters 4-6

Chapters 7-9

Chapters 10-13

Key Figures

Themes

Index of Terms

Important Quotes

Essay Topics

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Discussion Questions

Essay Topics

How does Whitehead use sensory details to bring New York City to life and portray The City as a Living Entity?

Analyze Whitehead’s use of different perspectives throughout the book. How do these varying viewpoints contribute to a comprehensive portrait of the city?

Discuss the role of memory and nostalgia in Whitehead’s depiction of New York City.