Publisher's Synopsis
McTeague: A Story Of San Francisco is a novel written by Frank Norris, originally published in 1899. The story follows the life of a dentist named McTeague, who lives and works in San Francisco during the late 19th century. McTeague is a man of limited intellect and ambition, but he is skilled at his profession and has a loyal following of patients.The novel explores McTeague's relationships with his patients, his friends, and his lover, Trina. Trina is a woman who McTeague becomes obsessed with, and their relationship becomes increasingly complicated as the story progresses. The novel also delves into themes of greed, jealousy, and the corrupting influence of money.As the story unfolds, McTeague's life takes a series of unexpected turns, leading to a tragic and violent conclusion. The novel is known for its vivid descriptions of San Francisco at the turn of the century, as well as its exploration of the darker aspects of human nature.Overall, McTeague: A Story Of San Francisco is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that continues to be studied and discussed by literary scholars and readers alike.Where that cliched Death-Valley-handcuffed-to-a-dead-man thing comes from.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
