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An American Tragedy
About this book
A rise built on ambition. A fall shaped by desire. A tragedy born in the heart of the American Dream.
An American Tragedy, by Theodore Dreiser, is a landmark of American literature and one of the most powerful novels of the 20th century.
It tells the story of Clyde Griffiths, a young man from a poor family who longs for wealth, love, and social acceptance. But when his hunger for success collides with reckless passion, Clyde becomes trapped in a web of deceit and moral conflict that leads to devastating consequences.
Dreiser's masterpiece is more than a tale of crime—it is a searing portrait of class, ambition, and human weakness in a society driven by success at any cost. Written with unflinching realism and psychological depth, it remains a haunting reflection on fate and the fragile balance between choice and consequence.
Celebrated as a literary classic, An American Tragedy has inspired films, plays, and adaptations, and continues to resonate with readers as a timeless exploration of morality and the cost of ambition.
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Table of contents
- An American Tragedy
- Part 1
- Part 2
- Part 3