Heavily influenced by Dreiser's own life and experiences, this roman a clef was regarded as shockingly frank in its treatment of sexuality, particularly the sensual nature and intimate conquests of female protagonist Eugene Witla, an up-and-coming artist. As a result of the novel's titillating subject matter, Dreiser encountered a great deal of difficulty when it came to finding a willing publisher, and the book has been banned often in the ensuing decades since its completion.
| ISBN: | 9781776515226 |
| Publication date: | 1st February 2012 |
| Author: | Theodore Dreiser |
| Publisher: | The Floating Press |
| Format: | Ebook (PDF) |