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Jennie Gerhardt is a destitute young woman. While working in a hotel in Columbus, Ohio , Jennie meets George Brander, a United States Senator, who becomes infatuated with her. He helps her family and declares his wish to marry her.
- Theodore Dreiser
- 1911
Jennie Gerhardt, novel by Theodore Dreiser, published in 1911. It exemplifies the naturalism of which Dreiser was a proponent, telling the unhappy story of a working-class woman who accepts all the adversity life visits on her and becomes the mistress of two wealthy and powerful men in order to.
- Theodore Dreiser
- 1911
Published in 1911, the book follows the life of the titular character, Jennie Gerhardt, as she navigates love, family, and societal expectations in late 19th century America. The novel explores themes of class division, morality, and the consequences of personal choices.
3,424 ratings205 reviews. Jennie Gerhardt was Theodore Dreiser's second novel and his first true commercial success. Today it is generally regarded as one of his three best novels, along with Sister Carrie and An American Tragedy.
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Theodore Dreiser's Jennie Gerhardt (1911) follows the plight of a socially disadvantaged woman whose love affairs with wealthy men put her in stressful situations, but enable her to survive all the same.
6 de jan. de 2010 · Jennie Gerhardt was Theodore Dreiser's second novel and his first true commercial success. Today it is generally regarded as one of his three best novels, along with Sister Carrie and An American Tragedy.
6 de set. de 2023 · Dive deep into Theodore Dreiser's Jennie Gerhardt with extended analysis, commentary, and discussion.
