Theodore DreiserClassics · Literary Fiction·1871–1945
An American Tragedy
Synopsis
This classic novel explores the dark side of the American Dream through the story of Clyde Griffiths, a young man caught between ambition and desire. His pursuit of wealth and love leads him down a path of moral compromise and ultimately to tragedy. It's a stark look at social class and the destructive forces that can shape a life.
How it reads
Prose complexity 7/10
Content warnings (2)
ViolenceTrauma