The pit : a story of Chicago by Frank Norris

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Author Norris, Frank, 1870-1902
Title The pit : a story of Chicago
Note Reading ease score: 82.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by Charles Aldarondo. HTML version by Al Haines.
Summary "The Pit: A Story of Chicago" by Frank Norris is a novel written in the early 20th century, likely intended to reflect the complexities and struggles of urban life and capitalist society during that time. The primary story revolves around Laura Dearborn and her family as they navigate the social landscape of Chicago, interacting with various characters such as the wealthy capitalist Curtis Jadwin and the artist Sheldon Corthell, amidst a backdrop of dynamics influenced by the wheat market. The opening of the novel introduces Laura Dearborn, her sister Page, and their aunt, Mrs. Wessels, as they anxiously await the arrival of their friends for a night at the opera. The bustling setting of the Auditorium Theatre highlights the contrast between the world of high society and the struggling underclass outside. As they wait, we see glimpses of Laura’s hopes and aspirations contrasted against her reality, revealing her ambition to transcend her modest origins. The arrival of characters like Curtis Jadwin, a prominent businessman, sets the stage for conflicts intertwining personal relationships and the broader economic struggles of the era. The opening part establishes the groundwork for a narrative that will likely explore themes of ambition, romance, and the merciless dynamics of speculation that define the world their lives are enmeshed in. (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 Domestic fiction
Subject Married people -- Fiction
Subject Chicago (Ill.) -- Fiction
Subject Wheat trade -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 4382
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Most Recently Updated Dec 27, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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