Американская трагедия. В двух частях. (комплект из 2 книг: том 1 и том 2)

How attractive is the world of wealth, luxury and entertainment! But Clyde Griffiths had the misfortune of being born into a family of poor street preachers. From a young age, he dreams of being among happy, successful people and having their opportunities. Clyde realized early on that nothing would help him unless he could help himself. In an effort to achieve a prominent position in society, he begins an affair with 17-year-old Sondra Finchley, a wealthy heiress to a manufacturer. However, he is burdened by his love affair with a simple factory worker, Roberta Alden. The girl is pregnant and prevents her from achieving her cherished goal - to make a career and find a beautiful life. In a desperate pursuit of success, Clyde turns out to be ready to commit a crime...

"An American Tragedy" is the pinnacle of Theodore Dreiser's work. An unsurpassed portrayal of the harsh reality and dark side of the American Dream, exceptional in its power and scope, it has captivated generations of readers.