Американская трагедия

Clyde Griffiths longs to join the wealthy upper class. He sees a path through Sondra Finchley, a rich heiress. To pursue her, he plans a fatal end to his bond with Roberta, a factory worker.

Theodore Dreiser’s novel draws on real events to challenge the American dream. This work of classic fiction explores love, betrayal, murder, and remorse. It follows Clyde’s hopes for success and their collapse. The novel also became the basis for the film A Place in the Sun. This 2023 paperback edition has 1,024 pages.