An American Tragedy (Classicus Edition)

Theodore Dreiser

Maison d'édition: Classicus

Synopsis

An American Tragedy is Theodore Dreiser’s searing exploration of ambition, desire, and moral collapse in early twentieth-century America. In this full and unabridged classic, Clyde Griffiths—a young man from a poor, religious family—dreams of escaping his humble origins for a life of wealth and social status. When he lands a job at a factory owned by wealthy relatives, Clyde glimpses the world he craves, only to become ensnared in a secret affair with Roberta Alden, a vulnerable coworker whose unexpected pregnancy threatens to destroy his carefully built ambitions.     As Clyde courts the glamorous Sondra Finchley and envisions a dazzling future, he is haunted by the consequences of his choices and the demands of a society that punishes weakness without mercy. Dreiser’s uncompromising narrative reaches its harrowing climax on a quiet lake, where desire and fear lead to tragedy. With stark realism and psychological depth, the novel exposes the dark undercurrents of the American Dream, showing how social pressures and personal failings intertwine to produce a truly American tragedy.     Published by Classicus, this definitive edition preserves every chilling detail of Dreiser’s masterwork. An American Tragedy remains one of the great novels of American literature, a timeless and unsettling portrait of class divisions, moral reckoning, and the cost of ruthless ambition. Perfect for readers who appreciate classic fiction with unflinching social critique and deeply human storytelling.

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