Sister Carrie by Theodore Dreiser

The novel follows a young country girl who moves to the big city where she starts realizing her own American Dream by first becoming a mistress to men she perceives as superior and later as a famous actress. It is a portrayal of the realities of the modern city and the complexities of the modern world, illustrating the influence of consumer culture on the individual. Despite her moral decline, the protagonist's rise to fame seems to defy the conventional social norms and moral values, making the novel a notable instance of naturalist literature.

The 433rd greatest book of all time


Published
1900
Nationality
American
Type
Fiction
Pages
300-500
Words
145,000
Original Language
English
Alternate Titles
None

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