Sister Carrie by Theodore Dreiser

Name: Sister Carrie
Author: Theodore Dreiser

Sister Carrie is a novel by Theodore Dreiser, first published in 1900. It tells the story of Carrie Meeber, a young woman from a rural town who moves to Chicago in search of a better life. Carrie is a naïve and impressionable young woman who is easily taken advantage of by the people she meets in the city. She is quickly seduced by the glamour and excitement of the city, and soon finds herself in a relationship with a wealthy businessman, Charles Drouet. Carrie is soon drawn into a world of luxury and excess, but her newfound lifestyle comes at a cost. She is forced to make difficult choices between her own desires and the expectations of society. As she struggles to find her place in the world, she discovers that money and status do not always bring happiness. The novel is a classic example of naturalism, a literary movement that emphasizes the power of environment and heredity in shaping a person's character. It is also a commentary on the social and economic conditions of the late 19th century, and the struggles of the working class.

By Theodore Dreiser · First published 1900 · Genre: Realistic Fiction, Romance, Social Commentary · 46 chapters · 154,203 words

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When Caroline Meeber boarded the afternoon train for Chicago, her total outfit consisted of a small trunk, a cheap imitation alligator-skin satchel, a small lunch in a paper box, and a yellow leather snap purse, containing her ticket, a scrap of paper with her sister's address in Van Buren Street, and four dollar in money. It was in August, 1889. She was eighteen years or age, bright, timid, and full of the illusions of ignorance and youth. Whatever touch of regret at parting characterized her given up. A gush of tears at her mother's farewell kiss, mill where her father worked by the day, a pathetic sigh as the familiar green environs of the village passed in review and the threads which bound her so lightly to girlhood and home were irretrievably broken.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Theodore Dreiser
Date: 1900 CE
Language: English
Genres: Realistic Fiction, Romance, Social Commentary, Historical Fiction
Length: 154,203 words
Structure: 46 chapters, 5,232 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Realistic Fiction — Theodore Dreiser's novel 'Sister Carrie' is a realistic fiction novel that follows the life of a young woman, Carrie Meeber, as she moves from rural Wisconsin to the big city of Chicago. The novel follows her struggles and successes as she navigates the complexities of life in the city.
Romance — The novel follows Carrie's romantic relationships with two men, Charles Drouet and George Hurstwood, and her struggles to find love and acceptance in a new city.
Social Commentary — The novel is a commentary on the social and economic conditions of the late 19th century, and the struggles of the working class to make a living in a rapidly changing world.
Historical Fiction — The novel is set in the late 19th century and follows the life of a young woman in the rapidly changing world of the time. It is a reflection of the social and economic conditions of the period.

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