An American tragedy
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Published:
New York : Signet Classic, 1964.
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Book
Physical Desc:
828 pages ; 18 cm.
Rating:
1170L
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Description

The tragedy of a young man brought up in simple Salvation Army piety who goes east to find success. The author's classic vision of the dark side of American life looks at the failings of the American dream, in the story of the rise and fall of Clyde Griffiths, who sacrifices everything in his desperate quest for success.

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Language:
English
ISBN:
0808509519, 9780808509516
Accelerated Reader:
UG
Level 8.5, 65 Points
Lexile measure:
1170

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Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 829-830).
Description
The tragedy of a young man brought up in simple Salvation Army piety who goes east to find success. The author's classic vision of the dark side of American life looks at the failings of the American dream, in the story of the rise and fall of Clyde Griffiths, who sacrifices everything in his desperate quest for success.
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1170L,Lexile
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader AR,UG,8.5,65,5977.
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APA Citation (style guide)

Dreiser, T., & Howe, I. (1964). An American tragedy. New York, Signet Classic.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Dreiser, Theodore, 1871-1945 and Irving. Howe. 1964. An American Tragedy. New York, Signet Classic.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Dreiser, Theodore, 1871-1945 and Irving. Howe, An American Tragedy. New York, Signet Classic, 1964.

MLA Citation (style guide)

Dreiser, Theodore and Irving Howe. An American Tragedy. New York, Signet Classic, 1964.

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