This book, originally published in Household Magazine in two
installments, is the tale of a girl named Opal who has a superiority
complex relating to furniture and other material surroundings. Born and
raised in a small logging town, Opal is ambitious and determined to
prove herself. This classic works has been republished here with a brand
new introductory biography of the author. Theodore Herman Albert Dreiser
was born in Terre Haute, Indiana, USA in 1871. Although much of his work
was not initially well-received at the time, it has acquired
considerable reputation since. Other notable works include Sister Carrie
and was An American Tragedy.