Stories of courage against oppression by one of twentieth-century
America's most fearless writers
These nineteen stories follow the paths of men and women, immigrants,
minorities, and the poor, suffering from injustice and inequality.
Written in the 1940s, Fast's clear-eyed and lively tales examine a world
reeling from war and plagued by social unrest. With stories set in New
York City, Europe, and India, this collection shares a remarkable global
vision. Written during the rising Communist scare, Departure is a
defiantly leftist portrait of a complex and ever-changing world.