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Vandover and the Brute
Hardcover
Classic FictionGeneral FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781022999800
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 212
Weight: 1.05
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Frank Norris's Vandover and the Brute is a powerful work of literary fiction, a psychological exploration of a man's descent into moral and social ruin. Set against the backdrop of a burgeoning San Francisco, the novel serves as a striking piece of social commentary on urban life and the forces of degeneration.
A classic of American literature, the story delves into the complex interplay between human nature and societal pressures. Norris masterfully crafts a narrative that explores the darker aspects of the human condition, examining the psychological impact of unchecked desires and the consequences of succumbing to base instincts. This enduring work of fiction continues to resonate with readers due to its unflinching portrayal of personal disintegration. Vandover and the Brute offers a glimpse into a bygone era while exploring themes that remain timeless and universally relevant.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
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