McTeague

Frank Norris, Eric Solomon, Vince Passaro

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English

Signet
06 December 2011

Classic fiction (pre c 1945); Crime & Mystery; Historical romance

A lesser-known American classic, McTeagueexplores the darker side of success and the pitfalls of marriage for a turn-of-the-century couple.

McTeague is 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. Fans of Jack London and Theodore Dreiser will appreciate the richly crafted prose and the historically accurate portrayal of 19th century America. Few

works have captured the seamy side of American urban life with such

graphic intensity.

A lesser-known American classic, McTeagueexplores the darker side of success and the pitfalls of marriage for a turn-of-the-century couple.

McTeague is 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. Fans of Jack London and Theodore Dreiser will appreciate the richly crafted prose and the historically accurate portrayal of 19th century America. Few

works have captured the seamy side of American urban life with such

graphic intensity.

By: Frank Norris
Afterword by: Vince Passaro
Introduction by: Eric Solomon
Imprint: Signet
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 172mm, Width: 107mm, Spine: 24mm
Weight: 215g
ISBN: 9780451531971
ISBN 10: 0451531973
Pages: 384
Publication Date: 06 December 2011
Recommended Age: From 18 years
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.