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The Stoic

Theodore Dreiser
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The Stoic

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1981

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Theodore Dreiser

The Stoic

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1981
Book Details
Pages

334

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Historical Fiction

American Literature
Setting

London, New York • 1920s

Topic
Business & Economics

World History
Publication Year

1981

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Stoic by Theodore Dreiser follows the journey of a person named Berenice Fleming who seeks meaning and fulfillment. As Berenice navigates through complex relationships and personal trials, the narrative explores themes of ambition, societal expectations, and personal growth. The novel is the final installment in Dreiser's "Trilogy of Desire."

Melancholic

Mysterious

Contemplative

Dark

Gritty

Reviews & Readership

4.3

2,954 ratings

85%

Loved it

11%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Stoic by Theodore Dreiser is lauded for its complex character development and rich societal critique. Readers appreciate Dreiser's detailed narrative style, which immerses them into the protagonist's moral struggles. However, criticism arises around its dense prose and slow pacing, which some find burdensome. The novel's exploration of ambition and ethics is both engaging and thought-provoking.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Stoic?

A reader who enjoys The Stoic by Theodore Dreiser is likely drawn to character-driven narratives exploring ambition, morality, and societal constraints. Fans of The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald or An American Tragedy by Dreiser himself would appreciate the novel's complex characters and themes of American capitalism and social change.

4.3

2,954 ratings

85%

Loved it

11%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

334

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Historical Fiction

American Literature
Setting

London, New York • 1920s

Topic
Business & Economics

World History
Publication Year

1981

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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