Dreiser's 1925 tragic novel gets the red carpet treatment from the Library of America. Based on a 1906 homicide, the story follows in lengthy detail the course of events that transforms protagonist Clyde Griffiths from a poor kid with ambitions into a murderer, along with the social and political fallout from the crime. In addition to the full text, this edition provides notes and a chronology of Dreiser's life. If you're looking for a high-quality hardcover, jump on this one. Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.