Sister Carrie

Sister Carrie is a novel written by Theodore Dreiser and published in 1900. It tells the story of a young woman named Carrie Meeber who moves to Chicago from a small town in Wisconsin to live with her sister and brother-in-law. Carrie dreams of a better life and is determined to make something of herself in the big city.Carrie starts working in a shoe factory but soon becomes dissatisfied with her low-paying job and lack of social status. She meets a man named Charles Drouet, who introduces her to a life of luxury and takes her out to fancy restaurants and shows. Carrie is swept off her feet by Drouet's charm and wealth, but she soon realizes that he is not the man she wants to spend her life with.Carrie then meets George Hurstwood, a wealthy and successful businessman who is married but unhappy in his marriage. Hurstwood falls in love with Carrie and convinces her to run away with him to New York City. The two start a new life together, but their happiness is short-lived as Hurstwood's past catches up with him and he is forced to make some difficult decisions.Sister Carrie is a novel about ambition, love, and the pursuit of the American Dream. It explores the themes of social class, gender roles, and the corrupting influence of wealth and power. The novel is considered a classic of American literature and is known for its realistic portrayal of life in the late 19th century.By Dreiser, Mencken's favorite author.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.