Sister Carrie

Caroline "Sister Carrie" Meeber's journey from rural Wisconsin to the bustling streets of Chicago explores her struggle for a better life amidst the harsh realities of the working class. After losing her factory job, she encounters Charles H. Drouet, a charming salesman, who introduces her to a world where her beauty can be leveraged for material gain. Through a series of relationships and her eventual pursuit of an acting career, the novel delves into themes of ambition, morality, and the pursuit of happiness, earning its place as an American classic despite initial controversy.