Book
An American Tragedy
- Published
- 1981
- Genre
- Philosophy
- Publisher
- Addison Wesley Publishing Company
- Pages
- 859
- Words
- 353014
- URL
- https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/331319.An_American_Tragedy?ac=1&from_search=true
Reading measures
- Accelerated Reader level
- 8.5
- AR interest level
- UG — upper grades, 9–12
- Lexile
- 1170L
- Suggested reading age
- ages 14–18
On one level, An American Tragedy is the story of the corruption and destruction of one man, Clyde Griffiths, who forfeits his life in desperate pursuit of success. On a deeper, more profound level, the novel represents a massive portrayal of the society whose values both shape Clyde's tawdry ambitions and seal his fate: It is an unsurpassed depiction of the harsh realities of American life and of the dark side of the American Dream.
Collections
Time Magazine 1923-2005
ISBN
- ISBN-13
- 9780175570447
- ISBN-10
- 0175570442
Tags
Community Life-Wealth/RichesRecommended Reading-California Recommended Lit., English, 9-12Social Issues-Civic/Economic ProgressSocial Issues-Social InequalityTime Magazine Best Books