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New York, 1940s. In a poor home in the heart of Harlem, Lutie Johnson is determined to build a new life for herself and her eight-year-old son. After leaving an unfaithful husband, alone and with almost no money, Lutie has faith in the American dream and is convinced that she only needs hard work and determination. But on her way, she will face a reality marked by violence against women, poverty and racism. Originally published in 1946 and hailed by critics as a masterpiece, The Street sold 1.5 million copies, making Petry the first African-American author to exceed 1 million books sold. An addictive book that masterfully combines elements of a suspenseful plot with still current social issues, and that we translate into Spanish for the first time.