Sister Carrie. Theodore Dreiser

"Sister Carrie" is the story of Caroline 'Sister Carrie' Meeber, an eighteen-year-old girl living in rural Wisconsin. Dissatisfied with country life, Carrie takes a train to Chicago where she takes up an affair with a powerful gentleman and later pursues her dream of becoming a famous actress. «Sister Carrie» created some controversy when it was first published due to the uncommon consequences of Carrie's immorality, she ultimately profits in the end. A captivating tale that blurs the line between good and bad, «Sister Carrie» is a true American classic and one of Theodore Dreiser's finest literary achievements.