McTeague

A Story of San Francisco

Frank Norris, Kevin Starr

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English

Penguin Classics
01 August 1994

Literature, Poetry & Criticism; Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945); Classic fiction (pre c 1945)

McTeagueis the story of a poor dentist scraping by in San Francisco at the end of the 19th century, and his wife Trina, whose $5,000 lottery winning sets in motion a shocking chain of events. Few works have captured the seamy side of American urban life with such graphic intensity.

By: Frank Norris
Introduction by: Kevin Starr
Imprint: Penguin Classics
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 196mm, Width: 130mm, Spine: 27mm
Weight: 386g
ISBN: 9780140187694
ISBN 10: 0140187693
Pages: 496
Publication Date: 01 August 1994
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Alfred Kazin (1915-1998) was one of the most distinguished literary critics of the twentieth century. His numerous books include the highly acclaimed On Native Ground: An Interpretation of Modern American Prose Literature.