At first glance, wheat farming may not appear to be a scintillating topic for a novel, but in the hands of renowned social realist Frank Norris, this seemingly quotidian activity is transformed into a fascinating analysis of the economic factors that spurred the expansion into the western United States. The first novel in a planned trilogy that Norris never completed, The Octopus: A Story of California is an enlightening and gratifying read.
| ISBN: | 9781775419624 |
| Publication date: | 1st October 2010 |
| Author: | Norris, Frank |
| Publisher: | The Floating Press |
| Format: | Ebook |
At first glance, wheat farming may not appear to be a scintillating topic for a novel, but in the hands of renowned social realist Frank Norris, this seemingly quotidian activity is transformed into a fascinating analysis of the economic factors that spurred the expansion into the western United States. The first novel in a planned trilogy that Norris never completed, The Octopus: A Story of California is an enlightening and gratifying read.
Octopus features in the following genres: Classic fiction: general and literary
Octopus is available in Hardback, Paperback, Ebook
Octopus was written by Norris, Frank and published by The Floating Press
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