Dreiser, Theodore
Sister Carrie (Vintage Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780593314883
- author:
- Dreiser, Theodore
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Vintage Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 464
- Dimensions:
- 20.3 x 13.2 centimetres (0.37 kg
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Classics, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Sister Carrie, Theodore Dreiser's groundbreaking novel, offers a vivid portrayal of urban life in early 20th-century America. Published in 1900, it was a pioneering work that captured the essence of city living with unflinching realism. The story follows Carrie Meeber, a young woman who leaves her small-town life behind to seek fortune and fame in Chicago. Her journey takes her through various relationships and experiences, ultimately leading her to the stage in New York. This novel provides a compelling insight into the dynamic forces that shape city life and American culture. A landmark of American literature, Sister Carrie has been widely acclaimed for its portrayal of a modern young woman who defies traditional expectations.