Length18h 18m
About this audiobook
In "Sister Carrie," Theodore Dreiser crafts a poignant exploration of ambition, desire, and the often harsh realities of American society in the late 19th century. Through the life of Carrie Meeber, a young woman who arrives in Chicago with dreams of success, Dreiser employs a naturalistic literary style that emphasizes the influence of environment and social forces on individual fate. The novel's unflinching portrayal of Carrie's struggles against poverty, moral constraints, and her ultimate descent into a life of seduction and compromise exemplifies Dreiser's commitment to depicting life as it is rather than as it ought to be, situating his work within the broader context of the American literary movement of realism and determinism. The author, Theodore Dreiser, was born in 1871 to a modest Midwestern family and faced considerable challenges in his early life, grappling with themes of class struggle and the pursuit of the American Dream. These experiences shaped his worldview and fueled his desire to expose the trials of individuals navigating the complex socio-economic landscape of America, as vividly illustrated through Carrie's transformative journey. Dreiser's prevailing belief in the deterministic forces surrounding human agency further underlies the narrative, reflecting his philosophical convictions. "Sister Carrie" is recommended for readers seeking an insightful analysis of societal constraints and the human condition. Dreiser's incisive character studies and eloquent prose encourage profound reflection on the ideals of ambition and fulfillment, challenging readers to consider the costs associated with one's pursuit of happiness. A seminal work in American literature, "Sister Carrie" remains a compelling read for those who aspire to understand the intricate relationship between personal desire and societal expectations.
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GenreLiterary Classics, General Fiction
Length18 hrs 18 mins
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Publish dateNov 13, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Chapter I: The Magnet Attracting — A Waif Amid Forces
2Chapter II: What Poverty Threatened — Of Granite and Brass
3Chapter III: Wee Question of Fortune — Four-Fifty a Week
4Chapter IV: The Spendings of Fancy — Facts Answer with Sneers
5Chapter V: A Glittering Night Flower — The Use of a Name
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6Chapter VI: The Machine and the Maiden — A Knight of to-Day
7Chapter VII: The Lure of the Material — Beauty Speaks for Itself
8Chapter VIII: Intimations by Winter — An Ambassador Summoned
9Chapter IX: Convention’s Own Tinder-Box — The Eye that is Green
10Chapter X: The Counsel of Winter — Fortune’s Ambassador Calls
11Chapter XI: The Persuasion of Fashion — Feeling Guards O’er its Own
12Chapter XII: Of the Lamps of the Mansions — The Ambassador Plea
13Chapter XIII: His Credentials Accepted — A Babel of Tongues
14Chapter XIV: With Eyes and Not Seeing — One Influence Wanes
15Chapter XV: The Irk of the Old Ties — The Magic of Youth
16Chapter XVI: A Witless Aladdin — The Gate to the World
17Chapter XVII: A Glimpse Through the Gateway — Hope Lightens the Eye
18Chapter XVIII: Just Over the Border — A Hail and Farewell
19Chapter XIX: An Hour in Elfland — A Clamour Half Heard
20Chapter XX: The Lure of the Spirit — The Flesh in Pursuit
21Chapter XXI: The Lure of the Spirit — The Flesh in Pursuit
22Chapter XXII: The Blaze of the Tinder — Flesh Wars with the Flesh
23Chapter XXIII: A Spirit in Travail — One Rung Put Behind
24Chapter XXIV: Ashes of Tinder — A Face at the Window
25Chapter XXV: Ashes of Tinder — The Loosing of Stays
26Chapter XXVI: The Ambassador Fallen — A Search for the Gate
27Chapter XXVII: When Waters Engulf Us We Reach for a Star
28Chapter XXVIII: A Pilgrim, an Outlaw — The Spirit Detained
29Chapter XXIX: The Solace of Travel — The Boats of the Sea
30Chapter XXX: The Kingdom of Greatness — The Pilgrim a Dream
31Chapter XXXI: A Pet of Good Fortune — Broadway Flaunts its Joys
32Chapter XXXII: The Feast of Belshazzar — A Seer to Translate
33Chapter XXXIII: Without the Walled City — The Slope of the Years
34Chapter XXXIV: The Grind of the Millstones — A Sample of Chaff
35Chapter XXXV: The Passing of Effort — The Visage of Care
36Chapter XXXVI: A Grim Retrogression — The Phantom of Chance
37Chapter XXXVII: The Spirit Awakens — New Search for the Gate
38Chapter XXXVIII: In Elf Land Disporting — The Grim World Without
39Chapter XXXIX: Of Lights and of Shadows — The Parting of Worlds
40Chapter XL: A Public Dissension — A Final Appeal
41Chapter XLI: The Strike
42Chapter XLII: A Touch of Spring — The Empty Shell
43Chapter XLIII: The World Turns Flatterer — An Eye in the Dark
44Chapter XLIV: And this is Not Elf Land — What Gold Will Not Buy
45Chapter XLV: Curious Shifts of the Poor
46Chapter XLVI: Stirring Troubled Waters
47Chapter XLVII: The Way of the Beaten — A Harp in the Wind
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