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This collection features two interconnected novels that explore themes of greed, power, and the struggles of the working class. Set against the backdrop of California's oil industry, the narrative delves into the lives of characters caught in the relentless pursuit of wealth and the exploitation that ensues. The Octopus introduces the initial conflicts, while The Pit continues to unravel the consequences of ambition and corruption, providing a compelling critique of industrial capitalism.
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The Octopus, Frank Norris
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- Released
- 2010
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- Title
- The Octopus
- Subtitle
- A Story of California and the Pit: A Story of Chicago
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Frank Norris
- Publisher
- Wilder Publications
- Released
- 2010
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 632
- ISBN13
- 9781617200793
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction
- Description
- This collection features two interconnected novels that explore themes of greed, power, and the struggles of the working class. Set against the backdrop of California's oil industry, the narrative delves into the lives of characters caught in the relentless pursuit of wealth and the exploitation that ensues. The Octopus introduces the initial conflicts, while The Pit continues to unravel the consequences of ambition and corruption, providing a compelling critique of industrial capitalism.