Sister Carrie (Collector's Edition) (Laminated Hardback with Jacket)

Collector's Edition Laminated Hardback with Jacket A restless young woman boards a train to Chicago, eager for the thrill of city life and the promise of something greater. What begins as a search for work soon pulls her into a world of wealth, ambition, and seduction, where every choice comes with a cost. As she rises from factory girl to society's stage, the men who once held power over her begin to crumble under their own desires. But in a city that rewards fortune and punishes failure, she must decide whether success is truly what she was searching for-or just another illusion.Revolutionary for its time, Sister Carrie shattered Victorian ideals by portraying ambition, desire, and survival with raw honesty. Theodore Dreiser's unflinching realism defied moralistic storytelling, presenting a heroine who pursues success without punishment. The novel's depiction of urban life, shifting social classes, and the power of economic forces set the stage for modern American literature. Controversial upon release, it remains a landmark of literary naturalism, influencing generations of writers with its bold exploration of human nature.

• | Author: Theodore Dreiser
• | Publisher: Revive Classics
• | Publication Date: Apr 01, 2025
• | Number of Pages: 00408 pages
• | Binding: Hardback or Cased Book
• | ISBN-10: 183412008X
• | ISBN-13: 9781834120089