""Second Avenue"" is a novel by Frank O'Hara that follows the lives of a group of young artists and writers living in New York City in the 1950s. The story centers around a young man named Kenneth Koch, who is struggling to find his place in the world and make a name for himself as a poet. Along the way, he falls in love with a beautiful dancer named Jane and becomes friends with a group of eccentric characters, including a painter, a musician, and a playwright. As they navigate the ups and downs of life in the city, they must confront their own insecurities, desires, and fears. With its vivid descriptions of New York's bohemian scene and its exploration of the creative process, ""Second Avenue"" is a compelling and insightful portrait of a generation of artists trying to find their way in the world.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.