Theodore Dreiser: Jennie Gerhardt
2024-02-04
The narrative unfolds as a poignant chronicle of a young woman’s life in historical America—a tale interwoven with the threads of love, relationships, and fortune. The protagonist, Jenny, elicits both fascination and sorrow in equal measure. At times, one is struck by the impression that Jenny navigates existence without actively shaping her own destiny, merely drifting along the currents of life’s river. Yet, it is a challenge to fault the heroine; she, after all, existed within the unique tapestry of another era.
Finished: 2022
Rating: 8