| An American Tragedy Contributor(s): Dreiser, Theodore (Author), John, Judith (Contribution by) |
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ISBN: 1839641533 ISBN-13: 9781839641534 Publisher: Flame Tree Collectable Classics OUR PRICE: $11.69 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: May 2020 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Fiction | Crime - Fiction | Classics - Fiction | Romance - Lgbt - General |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Lexile Measure: 1170 |
| Series: Flame Tree Collectable Crime Classics |
| Physical Information: 2.1" H x 4.1" W x 6.1" (1.20 lbs) 1216 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - British Isles - Cultural Region - Mid-Atlantic - Cultural Region - Northeast U.S. - Geographic Orientation - New York |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 5977 Reading Level: 8.5 Interest Level: Upper Grades Point Value: 65.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The pocket-sized FLAME TREE COLLECTABLE CRIME CLASSICS are chosen to create a delightful and timeless gift library of classic crime and mystery thrillers. Each stunning unabridged edition features deluxe cover treatments, ribbon markers, luxury endpapers and gilded edges. Theodore Dreiser's An American Tragedy was inspired by an infamous real life criminal case. First published in 1925, Dreiser chronicles the life of a young man eager to raise his status, but whose recklessness and moral weakness prove to be his undoing. Raised in poverty by devout missionaries, Clyde Griffiths longs for more. After getting a job at a grand Kansas City hotel, his dreams finally seem in reach, but his self-interest and obsession with the material lead him to commit one transgression after another, ultimately leading to murder. A specially commissioned biography of the author and a glossary of Victorian and Literary terms make this new edition essential for all classic crime fans! A specially commissioned biography of the author and a glossary of Victorian and Literary terms make this new edition essential for all classic crime fans! |
Contributor Bio(s): John, Judith: - Judith John is a writer and editor specializing in literature and history. A former secondary school English Language and Literature teacher, she has subsequently worked as an editor on major educational projects, including English A: Literature for the Pearson International Baccalaureate series. Judith's major research interests include Romantic and Gothic literature, and Renaissance drama. |