American Tragedy (top) (Mass Market Paperback Red) (1978) ISBN: 4102086013

The stark contrast between characters' backgrounds drives much of the conflict. I wonder how much Dreiser aimed to critique societal divisions through this.

The historical context adds depth to the characters' struggles, but I'm curious whether Dreiser intentionally wanted to reflect the societal issues of that era.

His decisions are complex and sometimes uncomfortable to read, which made me think about how moral ambiguity affects engagement.