A Deal in Wheat and Other Stories of the New and Old West

Name: A Deal in Wheat and Other Stories of the New and Old West
Author: Frank Norris

By Frank Norris

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A collection of short stories set in the frontier West examines the harsh economics and rough social life of rural communities: one narrative follows a grower whose livelihood is destroyed by grain speculation that enriches brokers while harming producers and consumers; other tales portray bargaining and betrayal, gambling and frontier violence, death and accidental or supernatural hauntings, and the emotional costs of migration and isolation, all rendered with vivid naturalistic detail, spare dialogue, and often ironic or tragic resolutions.

About the Author

Frank Norris

Frank Norris was an American novelist and journalist, known for his influential works in the early 20th century that explored themes of naturalism and social criticism. His most notable work, "McTeague: A Story of San Francisco," delves into the darker aspects of human nature and the impact of environment on individual fate. Norris's writing often reflects the complexities of life in California, as seen in his novel "The Octopus: A Story of California," which critiques the power of monopolies and the struggles of farmers. His literary contributions have left a lasting mark on American literature, particularly in the realm of realism.