Portrait of Frank Norris

Frank Norris

Benjamin Franklin Norris Jr. was an American journalist and novelist during the Progressive Era, whose fiction was predominantly in the naturalist genre. His notable works include McTeague: A Story of San Francisco (1899), The Octopus: A Story of California (1901) and The Pit (1903).

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The Surrender of Santiago An Account of the Historic Surrender of Santiago to General Shafter, July 17, 1898

"The Surrender of Santiago" by Frank Norris is a historical account detailing the significant military event that occurred during the Spanish-American...

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McTeague: A Story of San Francisco

"McTeague: A Story of San Francisco" by Frank Norris is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows the life of McTeague, a simple yet...

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The Third Circle

"The Third Circle" by Frank Norris is a novel set in the early 20th century that delves into the hidden aspects of San Francisco’s Chinatown. The narr...

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The pit : $b a story of Chicago

"The Pit: A Story of Chicago" by Frank Norris is a novel written in the early 20th century, likely intended to reflect the complexities and struggles ...

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Blix

"Blix" by Frank Norris is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story centers around the Bessemer family, particularly focusing on the cha...

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Moran of the Lady Letty

"Moran of the Lady Letty" by Frank Norris is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story begins with an intriguing mix of social events an...

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A man's woman

"A Man's Woman" by Frank Norris is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows Ward Bennett, a commanding figure leading an Arctic exp...

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Vandover and the Brute

"Vandover and the Brute" by Frank Norris is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the character of Vandover, a young ma...

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A Deal in Wheat and Other Stories of the New and Old West

Illustrated by Remington, Leyendecker, Hitchcock and Hooper.

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The Octopus : A Story of California

"The Octopus: A Story of California" by Frank Norris is a novel written during the late 19th century. The narrative follows Presley, a poet reflecting...

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