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New American Library, 1964T. mass_market. Very Good. 2.5381 in x 17.7665 in x 12.6904 in.
About this book
An American Tragedy by Theodore
Dreiser fictionalizes a famous murder that happened in the 1906
murder of Grace Brown by Chester Gillette. His version tells the
story of Clyde Griffiths, a confused and irresponsible young man.
Clyde uses his position as supervisor to take advantage of a young
woman, Roberta, who has fallen in love with him. Clyde falls in love
with another woman, Sondra, who could provide him an entrance to
society. Robert becomes pregnant, and after failing to get her an
abortion, Clyde schemes to murder her when she insists on marrying
him. Clyde is arrested, tried, and ultimately executed. Time
magazine included the novel in its TIME 100 Best English-language
Novels from 1923 to 2005 list, and it is considered a classic of
American crime fiction.
Summary
The classic depiction of the harsh realities of American life, the dark side of the American Dream, and one man's doomed pursuit of love and success..."Mr. Dreiser is not imitative and belongs to no school. He is at heart a mysticist and a fatalist, though using the realistic method. He is, on the evidence of this novel alone, a power." --The New York Times Book Review
First line
DUSK-of a summer night.
First Edition Identification
The first edition was released by Boni
& Liveright at the end of 1925 in 2 volumes with a slipcase.
The general trade release was quickly followed by a a signed, limited
edition of 795 copies in 1926. Signed first editions in good
condition can range in price between $2000 and $4000. Common defects
include wear and darkening to the slipcase and cover, a missing
slipcase, missing panels, and age-tanning evident on the pages. This
work is Dreiser's most recognized book, and remains prized by
collectors around the world.
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- Title An American Tragedy
- Author Theodore Dreiser
- Binding Paperback
- Edition 12th Printing
- Language EN
- Publisher Signet Classics, NY
- Date September 1, 1964
- ISBN 9780451515636
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