Frank Norris

Broschiertes Buch

McTeague And A Man's Woman

Stories Of San Francisco (1899)

Beschreibung

McTeague and A Man's Woman: Stories of San Francisco is a collection of two short stories written by Frank Norris and originally published in 1899. The first story, McTeague, follows the life of a dentist named McTeague who lives in San Francisco and marries his best friend's fianc¿¿¿¿¿e. The story explores themes of greed, jealousy, and the destructive power of obsession. The second story, A Man's Woman, tells the story of a woman named Selina Peake who is torn between two men, one of whom is her husband and the other her lover. The story explores themes of love, betrayal, and the complexities of human relationships. Both stories are set in San Francisco and provide a vivid portrayal of the city during the late 19th century. McTeague and A Man's Woman are considered to be classic examples of American naturalism, a literary movement that focused on the harsh realities of life and the struggles of ordinary people.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Autor

Frank Norris (1870-1902) was an American novelist and journalist known for his realistic and naturalistic writing style. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, and raised in a family with a strong literary background. Norris studied at the University of California, Berkeley, and later attended Harvard University. Norris is best remembered for his novels that depicted the social issues and struggles of his time. His most notable work is "The Octopus: A Story of California" (1901), a sprawling epic that explores the conflicts between wheat farmers and the powerful railroad monopolies in California. The novel is considered a classic of American literature and is often associated with the naturalist literary movement. Tragically, Norris's writing career was cut short when he died at the age of 32 due to complications from appendicitis. Despite his short life, he left a lasting impact on American literature, influencing later writers such as Upton Sinclair and Theodore Dreiser. His works continue to be celebrated for their realism, vivid portrayals of the human condition, and insightful social commentary.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 460
• Erscheinungstermin: 4. März 2009
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 191mm x 25mm
• Gewicht: 852g
• ISBN-13: 9781104145385
• ISBN-10: 1104145383
• Artikelnr.: 59914506