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The Pit

Book • 1903
The Pit: A Story of Chicago by Frank Norris delves into the world of wheat speculation at the Chicago Board of Trade, highlighting themes of capitalism, love, and the powerlessness of man against nature.

The novel follows Laura Dearborn and her interactions with Curtis Jadwin, a wealthy speculator, and Sheldon Corthell, an artist, amidst the backdrop of economic struggles and personal relationships.

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