An American Tragedy. In 2 Volumes
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How alluring is the world of wealth, luxury, and entertainment! But Clyde Griffiths had the misfortune of being born into a family of poor street preachers. From a young age, he dreamed of being among happy, successful people and sharing their opportunities. Clyde realized early on that nothing would help him unless he could help himself. Striving to achieve a prominent position in society, he begins an affair with 17-year-old Sondra Finchley, a wealthy factory heiress. However, he is burdened by an affair with a simple factory worker, Roberta Alden. She is pregnant and hinders his cherished goal of a career and a good life. In his desperate pursuit of success, Clyde is ready to resort to crime...
"An American Tragedy" is the pinnacle of Theodore Dreiser's work. Its unrivaled depiction of the harsh reality and dark side of the American dream, exceptional in its power and scope, has captivated generations of readers.
How alluring is the world of wealth, luxury, and entertainment! But Clyde Griffiths had the misfortune of being born into a family of poor street preachers. From a young age, he dreamed of being among happy, successful people and sharing their opportunities. Clyde realized early on that nothing would help him unless he could help himself. Seeking a prominent position in society, he begins an affair with 17-year-old Sondra Finchley, a wealthy factory heiress. However, he is burdened by an affair with a humble factory worker, Roberta Alden. She is pregnant and is preventing him from achieving his cherished goal of a career and a good life. In his desperate pursuit of success, Clyde is ready to resort to crime...
"An American Tragedy" is the pinnacle of Theodore Dreiser's work. Its unrivaled depiction of the harsh reality and dark side of the American dream, exceptional in its power and scope, has captivated generations of readers.
How alluring is the world of wealth, luxury, and entertainment! But Clyde Griffiths had the misfortune of being born into a family of poor street preachers. From a young age, he dreamed of being among happy, successful people and sharing their opportunities. Clyde realized early on that nothing would help him unless he could help himself. Seeking a prominent position in society, he begins an affair with 17-year-old Sondra Finchley, a wealthy factory heiress. However, he is burdened by an affair with a humble factory worker, Roberta Alden. She is pregnant and is preventing him from achieving his cherished goal of a career and a good life. In his desperate pursuit of success, Clyde is ready to resort to crime...
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