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An American tragedy Cover Image Book

An American tragedy / Theodore Dreiser ; illustrated by Grant Reynard ; introd. by H.L. Mencken.

Dreiser, Theodore, 1871-1945 (Author).

Summary:

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 editions
Reprint 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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Social classes > Fiction.
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Didactic fiction.
Fiction.
Romance fiction.

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