Sister Carrie
by Theodore Dreiser
Sister Carrie by Theodore Dreiser holds a well received rating of 3.72 out of 5, based on 27.4K reader ratings. First published in 1900. The book spans 580 pages.
About Sister Carrie
When a girl leaves her home at eighteen, she does one of two things. Either she falls into saving hands and becomes better, or she rapidly assumes the cosmopolitan standard of virtue and becomes worse.'The tale of Carrie Meeber's rise to stardom in the theatre and George Hurstwood's slow decline captures the twin poles of exuberance and exhaustion in modern city life as never before. The premier example of American naturalism, Dreiser's remarkable first novel has deeply influenced such key writers as William Faulkner, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Saul Bellow, and Joyce Carol Oates. This edition uses the 1900 text, which is regarded as the author's final version.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Theodore Dreiser |
| Published | 1900 |
| Pages | 580 |
| Genres | Classics, Fiction, Historical Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.72 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 27,401 |
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What genre is Sister Carrie?
Sister Carrie is categorized as Classics, Fiction, Historical Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
Is Sister Carrie worth reading?
Based on 27.4K reader ratings, Sister Carrie has an average score of 3.72 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Sister Carrie?
Sister Carrie has 580 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote Sister Carrie?
Sister Carrie was written by Theodore Dreiser. It was first published in 1900.
What is the ISBN for Sister Carrie?
The ISBN-13 for Sister Carrie is 9780393960430.0.
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