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Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century America, the story follows a young Midwesterner, Clyde, who struggles with the constraints of his puritan upbringing and societal expectations. After a series of reckless choices, including a deadly accident, he finds himself entangled with two women: the pregnant Roberta and the alluring socialite Sondra. As ambition clashes with morality, Clyde's desperate pursuit of freedom leads to tragic consequences, making this novel a poignant exploration of ambition, class struggle, and the darker sides of the American dream.
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An American Tragedy, Theodore Dreiser
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- 2021
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- Title
- An American Tragedy
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Theodore Dreiser
- Publisher
- Mint Editions
- Released
- 2021
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 850
- ISBN13
- 9781513282329
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Historical Fiction, Mystery Novels, Classics, USA, Murders, American Literature, 20th century, Gifts for women, Adapted for Film, Poverty, Forbidden Love, Social Differences
- First published
- 1925
- Original title
- An American Tragedy
- Rating
- 3.95 out of 5
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century America, the story follows a young Midwesterner, Clyde, who struggles with the constraints of his puritan upbringing and societal expectations. After a series of reckless choices, including a deadly accident, he finds himself entangled with two women: the pregnant Roberta and the alluring socialite Sondra. As ambition clashes with morality, Clyde's desperate pursuit of freedom leads to tragic consequences, making this novel a poignant exploration of ambition, class struggle, and the darker sides of the American dream.