Description
This monumental novel chronicles the tragic downfall of Clyde Griffiths, a young man whose desperate yearning for wealth and social status leads him down a path of moral compromise and ultimately, destruction. Through Clyde's story, Theodore Dreiser offers a searing indictment of American society, exposing the corrupting influence of its materialistic values and the societal forces that shape individual ambition and destiny. Dreiser's unflinching realism and profound social commentary create a powerful and enduring exploration of the American Dream's dark underbelly.
Available Editions
paperback
Signet Classic
Published Jan 1, 2000
859 pages
ISBN: 9780451527707
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Details
First Published
1925
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for An American Tragedy by Theodore Dreiser.