Theodore Dreiser was an American novelist and journalist, a pioneer of naturalism. He is known for portraying characters whose value lies not in their moral code, but in their persistence against all obstacles, and literary situations that more closely resemble studies of nature than tales of choice and agency. His works explore the raw realities of life and the struggles of individuals against harsh societal conditions. Dreiser's distinctive style offers a compelling and unflinching look at the human condition.
Inspired by an infamous real-life criminal case, Theodore Dreiser's An American Tragedy, chronicles the life of New Yorker Clyde Griffiths, a young man eager to raise his status, but whose recklessness and moral weakness prove to be his undoing. An essential read for mystery, crime and classic readers. New Glossary and biography.