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McTeague
Book • 1899
Published in 1899, *McTeague* by Frank Norris is a seminal work of American naturalism.
The novel centers around McTeague, a brutish and slow-witted dentist in San Francisco, who marries Trina, a woman whose acquisitiveness is exacerbated after winning a lottery.
The story delves into the themes of heredity, environment, and the corrupting power of money, illustrating how these forces lead characters to devolve into their basic animal states.
The novel follows McTeague's descent into violence and his eventual tragic end in Death Valley, highlighting the idea that human life is controlled by nature rather than individual will.
The novel centers around McTeague, a brutish and slow-witted dentist in San Francisco, who marries Trina, a woman whose acquisitiveness is exacerbated after winning a lottery.
The story delves into the themes of heredity, environment, and the corrupting power of money, illustrating how these forces lead characters to devolve into their basic animal states.
The novel follows McTeague's descent into violence and his eventual tragic end in Death Valley, highlighting the idea that human life is controlled by nature rather than individual will.
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Mentioned by Sean Connelly as an author whose work, "McTeague", is recommended for its depiction of San Francisco.
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