Sister Carrie

*Sister Carrie* is a novel by Theodore Dreiser that follows the life of Carrie Meeber, a young woman from a small town who moves to Chicago seeking a better life. As she navigates the city, she encounters opportunities and challenges, experiencing both success and disappointment. The story explores themes of ambition, social class, and the struggle for personal fulfillment in an industrializing society. Dreiser portrays Carrie’s journey with realism, highlighting the often harsh realities faced by individuals seeking upward mobility during the early 20th century.