The Spirit of the Ghetto

The Spirit of the Ghetto: Study of the Jewish Quarter in New York is a book by Hutchins Hapgood about the lives of Jewish immigrants of the Lower East Side in New York City. Hapgood paints a picture of New York Jewish community, portraying various types of characters from conservative and religious people to liberals and socialists, positioning them within the community. He also depicts social and cultural life of Jews in the big city describing cultural scene and pointing out some prominent artist, intellectuals, and literary figures, and also some popular theatres and magazines.