Cari Mame (Illustrated Edition)

Author: Theodore Dreiser (USA)
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Publish Date: 2004-04-01
Features: To meet the preference of a wide range of readers for classic foreign literature, these works are translated by renowned translators, with elegant and fluent translations that recreate the style of the original texts, accompanied by exquisite illustrations. They are collectively titled the "Illustrated Classics Series." Sister Carrie is a significant novel in modern literary history that depicts life in American big cities. The protagonist—intelligent yet innocent Carrie—is a poor country girl who is only eighteen years old. She arrives in the bustling city of Chicago alone with only four dollars. The glittering and decadent metropolis is full of luck and opportunities, and the allure of money and beauty is ever-present. Carrie faces numerous hardships, suffering pain, humiliation, and setbacks, eventually becoming a successful comedic actress with fame and fortune. However, she does not attain true happiness.