World Classic Novel --- Carrie Mulford

Author: Theodore Dreiser (USA), translated by Gai Dayong
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Publish Date: 2000-04-01
Features: This series adheres to the original purpose and aim of the collection, dedicated to providing English learners with a shortcut to the classics of the English-speaking world. It makes reading original English works no longer dull or laborious. It combines learning with enjoyment, allowing you to achieve twice the results with half the effort in your English learning. In addition to retaining the organizational features of the series, certain adjustments and improvements have been made based on the requests of readers. Annotations have been added to each book for obscure words and cultural allusions, making them easier for beginners to read and learn. During the excerpting of classic works, greater emphasis has been placed on the completeness of the plot and the readability of the stories. These changes undoubtedly add many new features to the series. Sister Carrie tells the story of a 18-year-old country girl who arrives in Chicago with a suitcase and sets out on her own. Amidst various deceptions, temptations, contempt, and manipulations, she learns to protect herself, seize opportunities, and ultimately achieves success in a commercial society like America through her own strengths and circumstances. The story of Sister Carrie can be considered a version of the American Dream. Dreiser depicts a realistic and strikingly vivid story with his straightforward and fluent prose.