New Perspectives on "Sister Carrie": New Approaches to American Fiction, 1 (English Edition)

Author: Pizer, D. (Editor)
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: Sister Carrie (1900) is Theodore Dreiser's debut novel, celebrated as a highly creative work in literature for its groundbreaking portrayal of the tragic lives of modern American urban men and women. In the introduction to this book, Donald Pizer provides a detailed description of the author's personal background, historical context, and the acclaim the novel received. The four original essays not only reflect long-standing research methods on Sister Carrie but also address some of the key issues of recent academic and literary criticism. Thomas Reggio explores the origins of Carrie's Bruce in the author's family and experiences, demonstrating the depth of Dreiser's psychological description. Barbara Hochman discovers that Carrie's acting career is key to understanding her character, as well as a crucial element in Dreiser's character creation. Richard Reinecke discusses the relationship between Dreiser's core beliefs and the naturalism of Sister Carrie. Alan Trachtenberg examines Dreiser's narrative style.