About the book
The Sister Carrie edition that was published in 1900, long regarded as a watershed work in American fiction, was actually a censored misrepresentation of Drieser's original story. When, 80 years later, the Pennsylvania Edition first appeared, replete with scholarly apparatus, it was hailed from coast to coast as a literary event of major importance. The Pennsylvania Edition restored the 36,000 words that had been excised at the insistence of the author's wife, his publisher, and a friend.
This edition contains the complete, unexpurgated text, without the scholarly apparatus, plus a new introductory essay by Thomas P. Riggio.
Editions of Sister Carrie
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780812216387
- EBook
- ISBN 9780812291575
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The Sister Carrie edition that was published in 1900, long regarded as a watershed work in American fiction, was actually a censored misrepresentation of Drieser's original story. When, 80 years later, the Pennsylvania Edition first appeared, replete with scholarly apparatus, it was hailed from coast to coast as a literary event of major importance. The Pennsylvania Edition restored the 36,000 words that had been excised at the insistence of the author's wife, his publisher, and a friend.
This edition contains the complete, unexpurgated text, without the scholarly apparatus, plus a new introductory essay by Thomas P. Riggio.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sister Carrie about?
The Sister Carrie edition that was published in 1900, long regarded as a watershed work in American fiction, was actually a censored misrepresentation of Drieser's original story. When, 80 years later, the Pennsylvania Edition first appeared, replete with scholarly apparatus, it was hailed from coast to coast as a literary event of major importance. The Pennsylvania Edition restored the 36,000 words that had been excised at the insistence of the author's wife, his publisher, and a friend.
This edition contains the complete, unexpurgated text, without the scholarly apparatus, plus a new introductory essay by Thomas P. Riggio.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Sister Carrie?
Fiction
Where can I read a sample of Sister Carrie?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780812216387
How long is Sister Carrie and how many pages does it have?
Sister Carrie has 544 page(s)
Is Sister Carrie part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series The University of Pennsylvania Dreiser Edition
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Sister Carrie?
James L. W. West III, Theodore Dreiser
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Sister Carrie is available as paperback(ISBN 9780812216387) and ebook(ISBN 9780812291575)
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