Description
This sweeping saga chronicles the divergent paths of two brothers, Rudolph and Wesley Jordache, as they navigate the tumultuous landscape of 20th-century America. From the gritty streets of New York to the sun-drenched shores of California, their lives are shaped by ambition, love, betrayal, and the enduring quest for success. As Rudolph strives for wealth and power, Wesley seeks a more idealistic, yet equally challenging, existence, their choices weaving a complex tapestry of family, identity, and the American Dream. Irwin Shaw masterfully explores themes of class, destiny, and the indelible bonds of brotherhood in this unforgettable, multi-generational epic.
Available Editions
paperback
Dell
Published Jan 1, 1976
666 pages
ISBN: 9780440174240
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Details
First Published
1970
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Rich Man, Poor Man by Irwin Shaw.