An American tragedy, v. 1: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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An American tragedy, v. 1 is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Dreiser, Theodore (1871–1945).
Catalogue synopsis
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"An American Tragedy, v. 1" by Theodore Dreiser is a novel published in 1925. Based on a real 1906 murder case, it follows Clyde Griffiths, a young man from a poor religious family who pursues wealth and status. Working at his uncle's factory, he becomes entangled with two women: Roberta, a factory worker he gets pregnant, and Sondra, a wealthy socialite. Torn between obligation and ambition, Clyde's choices lead him toward a tragic fate on a remote lake.
Book and edition facts
- Title: An American tragedy, v. 1
- Author credits: Dreiser, Theodore (1871–1945)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- American Dream -- Fiction
- New York (State) -- Fiction
- Social classes -- Fiction
- Trials (Murder) -- Fiction
- Triangles (Interpersonal relations) -- Fiction
- Young men -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: American Literature
- Category: Novels
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