About the book
This landmark novel about a small-town girl who runs away to the big city has been hailed as one of the greatest portraits of urban life in American literature.
When Theodore Dreiser's epic first novel stormed onto the literary scene in 1900, it was a breath of fresh air in more ways than one. Celebrated for the vibrant and gritty realism of its portrayal of city life, Sister Carrie also gave the world an unforgettable heroine—a thoroughly modern young woman who turned the traditional cautionary tale of the fallen woman on its head.
When Carrie Meeber runs away to Chicago, she has nothing to rely on but her beauty and a fierce determination to improve her life. She escapes work in a factory by becoming the mistress of first one man and then a more successful one but ultimately leaves them behind for success and fame on the stage in New York.
Long hailed as one of the best novels of the twentieth century, Sister Carrie provides a panoramic view of the dynamic and relentless forces that still drive city life and American culture.
Editions of Sister Carrie
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780679602507
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780593314883
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780553212648
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780553213744
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780375753213
- EBook
- ISBN 9780553904307
- EBook
- ISBN 9780593467329
- EBook
- ISBN 9780679641384
- Audiobook
- ISBN 9780736637008
- Audiobook
- ISBN 9781415914663
- Audiobook
- ISBN 9781415914670
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This landmark novel about a small-town girl who runs away to the big city has been hailed as one of the greatest portraits of urban life in American literature.
When Theodore Dreiser's epic first novel stormed onto the literary scene in 1900, it was a breath of fresh air in more ways than one. Celebrated for the vibrant and gritty realism of its portrayal of city life, Sister Carrie also gave the world an unforgettable heroine—a thoroughly modern young woman who turned the traditional cautionary tale of the fallen woman on its head.
When Carrie Meeber runs away to Chicago, she has nothing to rely on but her beauty and a fierce determination to improve her life. She escapes work in a factory by becoming the mistress of first one man and then a more successful one but ultimately leaves them behind for success and fame on the stage in New York.
Long hailed as one of the best novels of the twentieth century, Sister Carrie provides a panoramic view of the dynamic and relentless forces that still drive city life and American culture.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sister Carrie about?
This landmark novel about a small-town girl who runs away to the big city has been hailed as one of the greatest portraits of urban life in American literature.
When Theodore Dreiser's epic first novel stormed onto the literary scene in 1900, it was a breath of fresh air in more ways than one. Celebrated for the vibrant and gritty realism of its portrayal of city life, Sister Carrie also gave the world an unforgettable heroine—a thoroughly modern young woman who turned the traditional cautionary tale of the fallen woman on its head.
When Carrie Meeber runs away to Chicago, she has nothing to rely on but her beauty and a fierce determination to improve her life. She escapes work in a factory by becoming the mistress of first one man and then a more successful one but ultimately leaves them behind for success and fame on the stage in New York.
Long hailed as one of the best novels of the twentieth century, Sister Carrie provides a panoramic view of the dynamic and relentless forces that still drive city life and American culture.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Sister Carrie?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre > Classic fiction: literary and general
Where can I read a sample of Sister Carrie?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780679602507
Is Sister Carrie part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Vintage Classics
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Sister Carrie?
Theodore Dreiser
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Sister Carrie is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780679602507) and paperback(ISBN 9780593314883) and paperback(ISBN 9780553212648) and paperback(ISBN 9780553213744) and paperback(ISBN 9780375753213) and ebook(ISBN 9780553904307) and ebook(ISBN 9780593467329) and ebook(ISBN 9780679641384) and audiobook(ISBN 9780736637008) and audiobook(ISBN 9781415914663) and audiobook(ISBN 9781415914670)
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