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An American Tragedy

Pages
340
Published
1925
Language
English

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.

About the author

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Theodore Dreiser

Theodore Dreiser was a major American novelist of the early 20th century. He's best known for his powerful social realism, particularly in his novel An American Tragedy. Dreiser's work often explored the struggles of ordinary people against societal forces.

Characters

Clyde GriffithsProtagonist
All characters in An American Tragedy