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Jess’s Book Pick for March: McTeague by Frank Norris

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By Jessica Schneider Mar 1, 2009, 5:17 GMT


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SpitfireMar 5th, 2009 - 06:00:59

A true loss it was.

Today's small victories remind me of yesteryear's seemingly futile struggles.

We are all truly people of the abyss, dreaming of becoming tomorrow's millionaires.

Abysmal...


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twestonMar 11th, 2009 - 16:26:53

Be forewarned: McTeague houses a mirthless dollop of antisemitism.

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McTeague: A Story of San Francisco (Twentieth Century Classics)

An early example of American realism, "McTeague" was considered truly shocking when first published at the turn of the century. This searing portrait of the downfall of a slow-witted dentist ...more

  • US Release: 2009-02-27
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