{"product_id":"vanna-emmanuelle-arsan-copy","title":"The Landlord - Kristin Hunter","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst published in 1966, \u003cem\u003eThe Landlord\u003c\/em\u003e is Kristin Hunter's acclaimed and sharply observed novel about race, class and social change in urban America. The story follows Elgar Enders, a wealthy and idealistic young white man who impulsively purchases a rundown apartment building in a predominantly Black neighbourhood, imagining it as a simple investment. Instead, he finds himself immersed in the lives of his tenants, confronting poverty, prejudice and the realities of a world far removed from his privileged upbringing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlending satire, humour and social commentary, Hunter explores themes of identity, inequality and interracial relationships with intelligence and compassion. The novel inspired Hal Ashby's 1970 film adaptation starring Beau Bridges, Diana Sands and Lee Grant. A landmark work of modern American fiction, \u003cem\u003eThe Landlord\u003c\/em\u003e remains a thoughtful and engaging examination of race relations during a pivotal period in American history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rumorbooks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43336766292045,"sku":null,"price":16.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/7882\/1709\/files\/IMG_1306.jpg?v=1785577557","url":"https:\/\/rumorbooks.com\/products\/vanna-emmanuelle-arsan-copy","provider":"Rumorbooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}