McTeague
by Frank Norris
'McTeague' Summary
McTeague is a powerful novel that explores the destructive nature of greed, love, and jealousy. Set in the gritty and chaotic San Francisco of the late 19th century, the story follows the downfall of McTeague, a simple-minded dentist, and his wife Trina, whose lives are consumed by the allure of wealth. As their marriage crumbles under the weight of their newfound fortune, their destructive impulses spiral out of control, leading to a tragic and inevitable end.Book Details
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Frank Norris
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Benjamin Franklin "Frank" Norris Jr. was an American journalist and novelist during the Progressive Era, whose fiction was predominantly in the naturalist genre. His notable works include McTeague: A...
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