Vandover and the Brute

Mehr zum Buch

Set against the backdrop of late 19th century America, this novel explores the lives of three college friends navigating their paths to success. The narrative delves into themes of moral decay and the destructive impact of a hedonistic lifestyle on one individual's future. Influenced by naturalism and social critique, it highlights the struggles against the corrupt corporate monopolies of the time, reflecting Frank Norris's broader concerns with societal issues and human suffering.