An American Tragedy

Theodore Dreiser

Synopsis

Ambition, desire, and social expectations collide in one of America's most powerful literary classics.

Theodore Dreiser's An American Tragedy explores the aspirations and inner conflicts of a young man determined to rise beyond the circumstances of his upbringing. As his dreams of wealth, status, and romance grow stronger, his choices gradually lead him into increasingly difficult circumstances.

Dreiser presents a detailed portrait of American society, examining class, ambition, relationships, morality, opportunity, and the consequences of personal decisions. The novel's realistic characters and psychological depth make it an important work of American literary naturalism.

For readers interested in classic American fiction, social realism, psychological novels, and stories about ambition and human behavior, An American Tragedy offers a compelling and thought-provoking experience.

Discover Theodore Dreiser's enduring examination of ambition, society, desire, and consequence.

Disponible depuis: 16/09/2026.

Longueur d'impression: 574 pages.

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