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Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century America, the novel follows Jennie Gerhardt, a young woman navigating the challenges of poverty and societal expectations. After a chance encounter with a U.S. Senator leads to a complicated relationship and unexpected motherhood, Jennie's life takes a tragic turn with his untimely death. As she seeks stability for herself and her daughter, she encounters new opportunities and struggles, reflecting themes of resilience and the pursuit of a better life amidst adversity.
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Jennie Gerhardt, Theodore Dreiser
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- Released
- 2021
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- Title
- Jennie Gerhardt
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Theodore Dreiser
- Publisher
- Mint Editions
- Released
- 2021
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 340
- ISBN13
- 9781513282343
- Series
- First published
- 1946
- Original title
- Jennie Gerhardt
- Rating
- 4.05 out of 5
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century America, the novel follows Jennie Gerhardt, a young woman navigating the challenges of poverty and societal expectations. After a chance encounter with a U.S. Senator leads to a complicated relationship and unexpected motherhood, Jennie's life takes a tragic turn with his untimely death. As she seeks stability for herself and her daughter, she encounters new opportunities and struggles, reflecting themes of resilience and the pursuit of a better life amidst adversity.