An American Tragedy

How attractive is the world of wealth, luxury, and entertainment! But Clyde Griffiths was unfortunate to be born into a family of poor street preachers. From a young age, he dreamed of being among happy, successful people and having their... opportunities. Clyde realized early on: nothing will help him unless he learns to help himself. Aiming to take a prominent position in society, he begins a romance with 17-year-old Sondra Finchley, a wealthy heiress of a manufacturer. However, he is burdened by his love affair with simple factory worker Roberta Alden. The girl is pregnant and hinders his ultimate goal - to make a career and achieve a beautiful life. In a desperate pursuit of success, Clyde is ready to commit a crime... «An American Tragedy» is the pinnacle of Theodore Dreiser's work. Its unparalleled depiction of harsh reality and the dark side of the American dream, exceptional in strength and scope, has left generations of readers indifferent.