"A Walker in the City"

"A Walker in the City" is a memoir by Alfred Kazin, published in 1951. It recounts his experiences growing up in the immigrant neighborhood of Brownsville, Brooklyn, during the 1920s and 1930s. The work reflects on themes of identity, nostalgia, and the immigrant experience in America. Through vivid descriptions of the streets, people, and culture of his youth, Kazin explores how these elements shaped his understanding of himself and the world. The book is celebrated for its lyrical prose and insightful commentary on urban life and the complexities of belonging.