Genius

"Genius" is largely an autobiographical novel by Dreiser, which was coldly received by critics and praised by readers. Eugene Witla, being a sensitive and thoughtful child, always stood out among his peers. As he grows up, he moves from his conservative village to Chicago and enrolls in an art school, where he demonstrates exceptional talent. Here, in this city of great opportunities and temptations, the young artist becomes immersed in a whirlwind of events and new acquaintances that lead him to wealth, fame, and a spiritual crisis…