The Cambridge Companion to Theodore Dreiser
| Author | : Leonard Cassuto |
| Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
| Total Pages | : 268 |
| Release | : 2004-02-12 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0521894654 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780521894654 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (54 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Cambridge Companion to Theodore Dreiser written by Leonard Cassuto and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2004-02-12 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The specially commissioned essays collected in this volume establish new parameters for both scholarly and classroom discussion of Dreiser. This Companion provides fresh perspectives on the frequently read classics, Sister Carrie and An American Tragedy, as well as on topics of perennial interest, such as Dreiser's representation of the city and his prose style. The volume investigates topics such as his representation of masculinity and femininity, and his treatment of ethnicity. It is the most comprehensive introduction to Dreiser's work available.
