Complete Works of Frank Norris: The Epic of the Wheat: The Pit

This volume brings together the two masterpieces of American Naturalism by Frank Norris. The Epic of the Wheat, a trilogy of novels, captures the rise and fall of the wheat industry in California and the Midwest at the turn of the 20th century. The Pit, set in Chicago's commodities market, depicts the ruthless competition and greed that pervade modern capitalism. Norris's vivid prose and uncompromising realism make these classics relevant and engaging to contemporary readers.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.