Theodore Dreiser

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The GeniusPaperback, 21 May 2021

The Genius
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Mint Editions (in Their Own Words: Biographical and Autobiographical Narratives)
Part of Series
Mint Editions
Part of Series
Mint Editions--In Their Own Words: Biographical and Autobiographical Narratives
Print Length
740 pages
Language
English
Publisher
Mint Editions
Date Published
21 May 2021
ISBN-10
1513282379
ISBN-13
9781513282374

Description

The "Genius" (1915) is a novel by Theodore Dreiser. Based partly on his own experience as an artist from the Midwest, The "Genius" examines the nature of talent, the difficulty of desire, and the meaning of faith itself. Although he had high hopes for the novel, reviews were mixed, and sales suffered due to charges of obscenity. Some critics, however, praised Dreiser's openness on sex and desire, opposing the censorship targeting the author's work. Eugene Witla may have been born in a small Midwestern town, but his dreams look past the farmland and fields of his youth to the towers and streets of Chicago. He enrolls at the Chicago Art Institute to study painting, but ultimately spends more time with women than he does in class. Despite his desire to continue his faithless ways, Eugene agrees to marry his lover Angela. Together, they move to New York City, where Eugene's urban realist style is in high demand from critics and galleries alike. At every turn, however, he feels held back by his obligation to Angela, who has no creative inclination and seems happy to live a simple, anonymous life. On a trip to Europe, Eugene suffers a breakdown and ultimately decides to abandon his art, turning to advertising instead. Although he claims to be satisfied, his behavior soon proves otherwise. The "Genius" is a story of romance, heartache, and betrayal that says as much about a single man as it does about the values of an entire society. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Theodore Dreiser's The "Genius" is a classic of American literature reimagined for modern readers.

Product Details

Author:
Theodore Dreiser
Book Format:
Paperback
Country of Origin:
US
Date Published:
21 May 2021
Dimensions:
20.32 x 12.7 x 3.76 cm
Genre:
20th Century
ISBN-10:
1513282379
ISBN-13:
9781513282374
Language:
English
Location:
Berkeley
Pages:
740
Publisher:
Weight:
721.21 gm

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