The Pit - Frank Norris - Bog

The Pit: Complete Works Of Frank Norris (1903) is a classic novel written by American author Frank Norris. The book is set in Chicago during the late 19th century and tells the story of the city's commodity markets, particularly the grain market, and the people who are involved in it. The main character, Curtis Jadwin, is a wealthy trader who becomes obsessed with making a fortune in the wheat market. His greed leads him to take risks that eventually lead to his downfall. Meanwhile, his wife, Laura, struggles to maintain her own identity and independence in a male-dominated society. The novel explores themes of greed, corruption, and the destructive power of capitalism. The Pit is considered one of the most important works of American literature, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of American finance and economics. This edition includes all of Frank Norris' works, making it a comprehensive collection of his writings.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.