Sister Carrie

Sister Carrie is a novel written by Theodore Dreiser and published in 1900. The story follows the life of a young woman named Carrie Meeber, who leaves her rural home in Wisconsin to pursue a better life in Chicago. She starts off as a factory worker but soon gets involved in the world of theater and becomes a chorus girl. She then meets and falls in love with a wealthy man named Charles Drouet, who helps her climb the social ladder. However, Carrie soon realizes that she is not truly happy with Drouet and begins an affair with a married man named George Hurstwood. The two eventually run away together, but their relationship becomes strained as Hurstwood's financial situation worsens. The novel is known for its realistic portrayal of urban life in the late 19th century, as well as its exploration of themes such as ambition, desire, and the corrupting influence of wealth. It also touches on issues such as gender roles, social class, and the American Dream. Sister Carrie was initially met with controversy due to its frank depiction of sexual relationships and its criticism of traditional morality. However, it has since been recognized as a classic of American literature and a groundbreaking work in the naturalist movement.By Dreiser, Mencken's favorite author.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.