An American Tragedy is a tour de force, one of the most important novels in the American cannon. Ripped from the headlines, it follows Clyde Griffiths, a handsome, ambitious man whose religious upbringing has left him unprepared to pay the price required to realize the American Dream. It's an ambitious novel that unflinchingly confronts the lie of the American Dream and myth of a classless society with opportunities for all, and an extraordinary crime novel that will stay with you long after you've turned the last page. Nothing short of monumental.-- Kirkus The naturalist author Theodore Dreiser was obsessed with true crime, keeping track of articles and cases in the early 20th century. The product of this obsession was his 1925 novel, "An American Tragedy", based on a true crime story from New York's Adirondack Mountains region that Dreiser followed. This novel was one of Dreiser's most successful works and has often been hailed as his masterpiece.

"Who were these people with money, and what had they done that they should enjoy so much luxury, where others as good seemingly as themselves had nothing? And wherein did these latter differ so greatly from the successful?" -Theodore Dreiser, An American Tragedy (1925) An American Tragedy (1925) by Theodore Dreiser is based on the 1906 murder of Grace Brown, her lover's immorality, and his subsequent trial. The novel, laced with dramatic intrigue, is on Time magazine's list of Top 100 All-Time novels. Dreiser's tale follows the life of Clyde Griffiths and his struggle to live a successful life. His ultimate desire for status and women thwart his life goal. A tragedy in all definitions of the term, this novel is for those interested in the human condition and the demise of a common man.

Delve into the dark and compelling world of Theodore Dreiser’s "An American Tragedy." This seminal novel offers a searing exploration of ambition, morality, and the quest for the American Dream through the harrowing story of Clyde Griffiths. As you navigate the tumultuous life of Clyde, a young man driven by the desire for wealth and social status, witness his rise and fall in a society where success often comes at a profound personal cost. Dreiser's unflinching narrative reveals the complexities of a world where ethical choices are overshadowed by the pursuit of material gain. But here’s the question that will grip your mind: How far will one man go to achieve his dreams, and what are the moral consequences of his actions in the relentless quest for success? Experience Dreiser’s masterful storytelling, where every decision and consequence is meticulously explored, painting a vivid picture of the American landscape and the darker side of human ambition. The novel's intricate plot and psychological depth offer a profound commentary on the ethical dilemmas faced by those who strive for greatness in a society driven by competition. Are you prepared to confront the moral and existential challenges that define the pursuit of the American Dream? Engage with a narrative that is both a gripping drama and a critical examination of societal values. "An American Tragedy" is not just a story of individual ambition; it’s a powerful reflection on the cost of pursuing success at any price. Don’t just read a novel; immerse yourself in a story that challenges your perceptions of morality and ambition. Will you accompany Clyde on his tragic journey and reflect on the price of his dreams? Secure your copy of "An American Tragedy" today, and let Dreiser’s incisive prose and gripping story immerse you in a profound exploration of ambition and its consequences. This is more than a book; it’s a journey into the heart of human aspiration and its dark underpinnings.

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Ambitious, but ill-educated, naïve, and immature, Clyde Griffiths is raised by poor and devoutly religious parents to help in their street missionary work. As a young adult, Clyde must, to help support his family, take menial jobs as a soda jerk, then a bellhop at a prestigious Kansas City hotel. There, his more sophisticated colleagues introduce him to bouts of social drinking and sex with prostitutes. Enjoying his new lifestyle, Clyde becomes infatuated with manipulative Hortense Briggs, who takes advantage of him. After being in a car accident in which a young girl loses her life, Clyde is forced to run away from the town in search for the new life.