An American Tragedy

Interesting Facts

• The book is based on real events that occurred in 1906 when Chester Gillette was convicted of murdering his pregnant girlfriend, Grace Brown.
• The novel explores themes of the American Dream, social inequality, and the moral dilemmas faced by the protagonist.
• The book was banned in Boston shortly after publication due to its explicit content and critique of American society.
• The novel is divided into three parts, each detailing different stages of the protagonist Clyde Griffiths' life.
• «An American Tragedy» is considered one of the greatest works of American literature and has significantly influenced subsequent generations of writers.