An American Tragedy
READING AGE 16+
"An American Tragedy" is a novel by Theodore Dreiser, published in 1925. The book tells the story of Clyde Griffiths, a young man from a working-class background who aspires to rise above his station in life. Through a series of events, Clyde's ambition leads him to commit a heinous crime, ultimately resulting in his downfall. The novel is a powerful commentary on the American Dream and the corrupting nature of ambition. It is considered a classic of American literature and is often compared to F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby" for its exploration of the American psyche in the early 20th century.
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He walked along the silent street—only to be compelled to pause and lean against a tree—leafless in the winter—so bare and bleak. Clyde's eyes! That look as he sank limply into that terrible chair, his eyes fixed nervously and, as he thought, appealingly and dazedly upon him and the group surrounding him.
Had he done right? Had his decisio……
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