McTeague: A Quick Read edition: A Story of San Francisco
Apr 2024 · Quick Read
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Discover a new way to read classics with Quick Read.
This Quick Read edition includes both the full text and a summary for each chapter.
- Reading time of the complete text: about 10 hours
- Reading time of the summarized text: 24 minutes
**"McTeague:** A Story of San Francisco" is a novel by Frank Norris, published in 1899, depicting the descent of a couple into poverty and violence due to jealousy and greed. The story revolves around McTeague, a dentist, and his infatuation with Trina, leading to their marriage and subsequent financial struggles. Trina's refusal to use her lottery winnings and McTeague's loss of his dental practice intensify their hardships. The situation worsens as McTeague becomes abusive, leading to Trina's death and McTeague's escape to a mining community. The novel's dramatic conclusion takes place in Death Valley, where McTeague is left stranded and handcuffed to a corpse. Frank Norris wrote the novel in the 1890s, drawing inspiration from the local setting of San Francisco and real-life events. "McTeague" has been adapted into films, radio dramas, and an opera, showcasing its enduring impact and influence.
This Quick Read edition includes both the full text and a summary for each chapter.
- Reading time of the complete text: about 10 hours
- Reading time of the summarized text: 24 minutes
**"McTeague:** A Story of San Francisco" is a novel by Frank Norris, published in 1899, depicting the descent of a couple into poverty and violence due to jealousy and greed. The story revolves around McTeague, a dentist, and his infatuation with Trina, leading to their marriage and subsequent financial struggles. Trina's refusal to use her lottery winnings and McTeague's loss of his dental practice intensify their hardships. The situation worsens as McTeague becomes abusive, leading to Trina's death and McTeague's escape to a mining community. The novel's dramatic conclusion takes place in Death Valley, where McTeague is left stranded and handcuffed to a corpse. Frank Norris wrote the novel in the 1890s, drawing inspiration from the local setting of San Francisco and real-life events. "McTeague" has been adapted into films, radio dramas, and an opera, showcasing its enduring impact and influence.
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