Sister Carrie: A Novel

Name: Sister Carrie: A Novel
Author: Theodore Dreiser

By Theodore Dreiser

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Caroline Meeber leaves a provincial home for a major city with little money and, through chance encounters and relationships, moves between precarious independence and rising material comfort. The narrative follows her attraction to urban glamour, fashion, and the theater, and shows how ambition, desire, and economic pressures shape her choices and fortunes. Episodic chapters depict work, seduction, travel, and artistic promise, producing a realist portrait of social mobility, moral ambiguity, and the personal costs of pursuing comfort and recognition.

About the Author

Theodore Dreiser

Theodore Dreiser was an influential American novelist and journalist, known for his naturalistic approach to literature. Born in 1871, he explored themes of social struggle and the human condition in a rapidly changing America. His most notable works include "Sister Carrie," which examines the life of a young woman navigating the complexities of love and ambition, and "An American Tragedy," a profound exploration of morality and fate. Dreiser's writing is characterized by its detailed realism and psychological depth, making significant contributions to the literary heritage of the early 20th century.