McTeague: A Story of San Francisco by Frank Norris
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| Author | Norris, Frank, 1870-1902 |
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| Title | McTeague: A Story of San Francisco |
| Note | Reading ease score: 82.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McTeague |
| Credits | Produced by Pauline J. Iacono and David Widger |
| Summary | "McTeague: A Story of San Francisco" by Frank Norris is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows the life of McTeague, a simple yet physically imposing dentist in San Francisco, who is characterized by his slow thinking and heavy-set build. The novel explores themes of ambition, desire, and the complexities of relationships, illustrated through McTeague's interactions with those around him, particularly his friend Marcus and the love interest Trina Sieppe. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to McTeague's mundane routine on a Sunday, encapsulating his simple pleasures in life, such as eating and drinking beer. After a heavy meal, he reflects on his past working in a mining community and his rise to becoming a dentist, albeit through less-than-traditional means. The introduction of Marcus Schouler, his friend, and later the arrival of Trina Sieppe, adds layers of complexity to McTeague's life, hinting at the brewing emotions and conflicts that will emerge as the story unfolds. McTeague's unremarkable life is disrupted by his growing affection for Trina, leading to potential tensions between him and Marcus, who has his own feelings for her. This opening sets the stage for a narrative rich with social commentary and psychological depth. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Didactic fiction |
| Subject | Psychological fiction |
| Subject | Married people -- Fiction |
| Subject | Murderers -- Fiction |
| Subject | San Francisco (Calif.) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Avarice -- Fiction |
| Subject | Dentists -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 165 |
| Release Date | Mar 12, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated | Feb 26, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 979 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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