An American tragedy / Theodore Dreiser ; illustrated by Grant Reynard ; introd. by H.L. Mencken.
Based on a true story, Clyde Griffiths revolts against the poverty and missionary zeal of his parents as he pursues job advancement, acceptance in the world of society and two women. When his first girlfriend becomes pregnant, he decides to kill her. His trial and execution are vividly described in this haunting, sometimes horrific, story.
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- ISBN: 0451527704
- ISBN: 0808509519
- ISBN: 0837604249
- ISBN: 9780837604244
- Physical Description: 874 pages, 32 unnumbered leaves of plates : illustrations ; 22 cm
- Publisher: Cambridge, Mass. : R. Bentley, 1978, ©1948.
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- General Note:
- Classic-combined record of multiple editionsReprint of the ed. published by World Pub. Co., New York.
- Target Audience Note:
- 1170L Lexile
- Study Program Information Note:
- Accelerated Reader AR UG 8.5 65 5977.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Swansboro Branch Library | FIC DREISER (Text) | 36015001006796 | Adult Fiction Paperback | Available | - |
| Braswell Memorial Main Library | CLA Dre (Text) | 540191000480990 | Adult Fiction Classics | Available | - |
| Forsyth Central | FIC Dreiser, Theodore (Text) | 0112514113318 | Adult Fiction | Available | - |
| Kill Devil Hills Library | F DRE (Text) | 39488500069580 | Adult Fiction | Available | - |
| Perry Memorial Library | F Dre (Text) | 33727001595080 | Adult Fiction | Available | - |
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Based on a true story, Clyde Griffiths revolts against the poverty and missionary zeal of his parents as he pursues job advancement, acceptance in the world of society and two women. When his first girlfriend becomes pregnant, he decides to kill her. His trial and execution are vividly described in this haunting, sometimes horrific, story.
