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World's Fair
by E.L. Doctorow
This novel tells the
story of Edgar Altshuler, a 9-year-old boy from the Bronx, and his
adventures at the 1939 New York World’s Fair. On his first visit to
the fair, Edgar is enthralled by industry's vision of the futuresafe,
secure and prosperous cities, speedy and cheap transportation and
modern invention to make life easier. On his second visit, he sees
that the exhibits are constructed of gypsum whose paint is peeling
and that the displays are really toys.
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