McTeague

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A lesser-known American classic, McTeague explores 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.

Additional information

Weight 0.21 kg
Dimensions 2.49 × 10.65 × 17.1 cm
PubliCanadation City/Country

USA

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Format

Paperback

Language

Pages

384

Publisher

Year Published

2011-12-6

Imprint

ISBN 10

0451531973

About The Author

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.

“One of the great works of the modern American imagination.”—Alfred Kazin

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