An American Tragedy
With an Introduction by Richard Lingeman and a New Afterword by Margaret E. Mitchell
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Clyde Griffiths, a preacher's son from Kansas City, embarks on a quest for pleasure and success, experiencing moments of romance and ambition. However, his pursuit leads him to a moral crossroads when he contemplates a sinister act after learning about a young woman's "accident." Theodore Dreiser masterfully weaves this tale, exploring themes of ambition, morality, and the consequences of one's choices. The novel is celebrated as an American masterpiece, showcasing the complexities of its central character and the darker sides of the American Dream.
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An American Tragedy, Theodore Dreiser
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- Released
- 2010
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- Title
- An American Tragedy
- Subtitle
- With an Introduction by Richard Lingeman and a New Afterword by Margaret E. Mitchell
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Theodore Dreiser
- Publisher
- Penguin Publishing Group
- Released
- 2010
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 896
- ISBN13
- 9780451531551
- Category
- Fiction, Romance, Motherhood and Parenthood
- Description
- Clyde Griffiths, a preacher's son from Kansas City, embarks on a quest for pleasure and success, experiencing moments of romance and ambition. However, his pursuit leads him to a moral crossroads when he contemplates a sinister act after learning about a young woman's "accident." Theodore Dreiser masterfully weaves this tale, exploring themes of ambition, morality, and the consequences of one's choices. The novel is celebrated as an American masterpiece, showcasing the complexities of its central character and the darker sides of the American Dream.