On Broadway
- 574 páginas
- 21 horas de lectura
Damon Runyon es célebre por sus vívidas historias cortas que capturan el vibrante mundo del Broadway neoyorquino durante la era de la Prohibición. Su distintivo estilo "runyonesco" es una mezcla única de lenguaje formal y jerga colorida, a menudo narrado en tiempo presente y evitando deliberadamente las contracciones. Runyon tejió cuentos humorísticos poblados por jugadores, estafadores, actores y gánsteres, muchos de los cuales adoptaron apodos coloridos en lugar de sus nombres. Sus personajes y su diálogo único crearon un tapiz inolvidable de la cultura del inframundo estadounidense.







Celebrating the vibrant Broadway scene of New York City during the Prohibition era, this collection features characters that embody a unique social type from the Brooklyn and Midtown demi-monde. Alfred Damon Runyon's stories capture the essence of his time, showcasing the colorful and often eccentric individuals that populated the city, making them a reflection of the cultural landscape of early 20th century America.
Slick, upbeat and funny, these stories inspired the popular musical and film Guys and Dolls.'Of all the high players this country ever sees, there is no doubt but that the guy they call the Sky is the highest.. He will bet all he has, and nobody can bet any more than this'.
The Snatching of Bookie Bob - bk340; Penguin Books; Damon Runyon; pocket_book; 1995
The kind of writing included in this collection clearly shows the reasons for Damon Runyon's world-wide reputation.