Sister Carrie
Language: English - ISBN: 9786253876890
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Synopsis
In Sister Carrie, Dreiser portrayed a changing society, writing about a young woman who flees rural life for the city (Chicago) and struggles with poverty, complex relationships with men, and prostitution. It sold poorly and was considered controversial because of moral objections to his featuring a country girl who pursues her dreams of fame and fortune through relationships with men.
The book has since acquired a considerable reputation. It has been called the "greatest of all American urban novels." It was adapted as a 1952 film by the same name, directed by William Wyler and starring Laurence Olivier and Jennifer Jones.
About Theodore Dreiser
Theodore Herman Albert Dreiser (1871 – 1945) was an American novelist and journalist of the naturalist school. His novels often featured main characters who succeeded at their objectives despite a lack of a firm moral code, and literary situations that more closely resemble studies of nature than tales of choice and agency. Dreiser's best known novels include Sister Carrie (1900) and An American Tragedy (1925).
Product specifications
| Binding | eBook (EPUB) |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Publishing date | Tuesday, 28 April 2026 |
| Edition | 1 |
| ISBN | 9786253876890 |
| Publisher | Cheapest Books |
| Author | Theodore Dreiser |
| Category | Business > Other business |