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Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century America, the novel follows Clyde Griffiths, a young man torn between his impoverished upbringing and his aspirations for a lavish lifestyle. His relationships with the manipulative Hortense Briggs and the innocent Roberta Alden lead to tragic consequences, including Roberta's accidental drowning during a boating incident. As Clyde navigates his desires and moral dilemmas, he becomes embroiled in a murder trial that culminates in his execution. The story explores themes of ambition, social class, and the impact of fate.
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An American Tragedy, Theodore Dreiser
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- Année de publication
- 2022
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- Titre
- An American Tragedy
- Langue
- Anglais
- Auteurs
- Theodore Dreiser
- Éditeur
- DOUBLE 9 BOOKSLLP
- Publié
- 2022
- Pages
- 922
- ISBN13
- 9789357270045
- Séries
- Mots clés
- Fiction, Polars & Thrillers, Romans historiques, Polars, Classiques, États-Unis, Meurtres, Littérature américaine, 20e siècle, Cadeaux pour les dames, Adapté au cinéma, Pauvreté, Amour interdit, Différences sociales
- Première publication
- 1925
- Titre original
- An American Tragedy
- Évaluation
- 3,95 sur 5
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century America, the novel follows Clyde Griffiths, a young man torn between his impoverished upbringing and his aspirations for a lavish lifestyle. His relationships with the manipulative Hortense Briggs and the innocent Roberta Alden lead to tragic consequences, including Roberta's accidental drowning during a boating incident. As Clyde navigates his desires and moral dilemmas, he becomes embroiled in a murder trial that culminates in his execution. The story explores themes of ambition, social class, and the impact of fate.