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Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century America, the novel follows Clyde Griffiths, a young man torn between his impoverished upbringing and his aspirations for a lavish lifestyle. His relationships with the manipulative Hortense Briggs and the innocent Roberta Alden lead to tragic consequences, including Roberta's accidental drowning during a boating incident. As Clyde navigates his desires and moral dilemmas, he becomes embroiled in a murder trial that culminates in his execution. The story explores themes of ambition, social class, and the impact of fate.
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An American Tragedy, Theodore Dreiser
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- Released
- 2022
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- Title
- An American Tragedy
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Theodore Dreiser
- Publisher
- DOUBLE 9 BOOKSLLP
- Released
- 2022
- Pages
- 922
- ISBN13
- 9789357270045
- 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 novel follows Clyde Griffiths, a young man torn between his impoverished upbringing and his aspirations for a lavish lifestyle. His relationships with the manipulative Hortense Briggs and the innocent Roberta Alden lead to tragic consequences, including Roberta's accidental drowning during a boating incident. As Clyde navigates his desires and moral dilemmas, he becomes embroiled in a murder trial that culminates in his execution. The story explores themes of ambition, social class, and the impact of fate.