by Frank Norris (Author), Kevin Starr (Introduction by)
McTeague is the story of a poor dentist scraping by in San Francisco at the end of the 19th century, and his wife Trina, whose $5,000 lottery winning sets in motion a shocking chain of events. Few works have captured the seamy side of American urban life with such graphic intensity.
Author Biography
Alfred Kazin (1915-1998) was one of the most distinguished literary critics of the twentieth century. His numerous books include the highly acclaimed On Native Ground: An Interpretation of Modern American Prose Literature.
Number of Pages: 496
Dimensions: 0.99 x 7.74 x 5.08 IN
Publication Date: August 01, 1994
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: McTeague: A Story of San Francisco
Interest Level: Upper Grades, 9-12
Reading Level: 7.8
Point Value: 20
