homewood (pittsburgh, pa.)

Provides an in-depth critical introduction to the short stories of John Edgar Wideman. Includes a detailed analyses of every significant story, biographical information, a chronology of the artist's life and works, and a representative selection of critical responses.

When Jeremiah Henderson and his girlfriend head for New York with high hopes for a better life, they never imagined they would become involved in a get-rich-quick scheme that forces them to flee the city, leaving behind a trail of violence.

Two young people attempt to break through the despair of back-alley life in post-war Pittsburgh and make their dreams come true in New York City.