McTeague: A Story of San Francisco
“McTeague: A Story of San Francisco” is authored by Frank Norris, and it stands as one of the seminal works of American naturalism. The narrative centers on McTeague, a dentist, and his wife Trina, illustrating their descent into ruin driven by money and jealousy.
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“McTeague: A Story of San Francisco” delves deeply into themes of greed, jealousy, and violence within human nature. McTeague, a dentist with a simple character and limited education, sees his life altered upon marrying Trina, who inherits a sum of money. As money becomes a central factor, their relationship deteriorates, culminating in a tragic outcome. The novel uses detailed psychological portrayals and social context to depict the societal landscape of late 19th-century San Francisco and the inexorable fate of its characters.