Theodore Dreiser 
Sister Carrie 

‚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.