The old town

Jacob A. Riis's «The Old Town» is a poignant exploration of life in turn-of-the-century America, revealing the stark realities faced by immigrants and the impoverished in urban settings. Written in a vivid, journalistic style that combines rich narrative with compelling photography, Riis captures the essence of the struggles in New York's tenements, utilizing a documentary approach that was groundbreaking for its time. This work not only serves as a chronicle of social conditions but also as a call to action, urging reform and empathy from a predominantly indifferent society, thus situating it within the broader... Edasi