Saroyan's characters seek more from life amidst struggles, reflecting a universal desire for connection and belonging, with a focus on migrant experiences and human brotherhood.
In 'Seventy Thousand Assyrians,' Saroyan channels his literary aspirations, expressing a hope for a language that speaks to the universal nature of mankind's struggles.
His raw portrayal of alienation, especially in the story 'Seventeen,' reveals a tenderness and rage that predates later literary explorations of youth like Salinger's Holden Caulfield.
With punchy prose, Saroyan captures the essence of daily pleasures and the importance of art and music as escapes during tough times, embodying resilience.
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