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Focusing on the obsession with wealth, the novel follows Curtis Jadwin, a prosperous businessman whose fixation on wheat trading leads to his moral decline and estrangement from loved ones. Set against the backdrop of late 19th-century Chicago, it delves into the corruption and greed of the financial elite, while also portraying the struggles of farmers and laborers impacted by economic turmoil. This thought-provoking narrative critiques unchecked capitalism and its human costs, making it a timeless commentary on societal issues.
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The Pit, Frank Norris
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- Released
- 2004
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- Title
- The Pit
- Subtitle
- A Story Of Chicago
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Frank Norris
- Publisher
- Kessinger Publishing, LLC
- Released
- 2004
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 344
- ISBN13
- 9781419177620
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- Focusing on the obsession with wealth, the novel follows Curtis Jadwin, a prosperous businessman whose fixation on wheat trading leads to his moral decline and estrangement from loved ones. Set against the backdrop of late 19th-century Chicago, it delves into the corruption and greed of the financial elite, while also portraying the struggles of farmers and laborers impacted by economic turmoil. This thought-provoking narrative critiques unchecked capitalism and its human costs, making it a timeless commentary on societal issues.