Sister Carrie

About “Sister Carrie”

Caroline Meeber is a novel by Theodore Dreiser that follows the life of a young woman as she leaves her small-town home for the first time. Set in late-nineteenth-century Chicago and New York, the story explores her experiences with work, love, and the challenges of independence. Through her journey, the novel examines the opportunities and difficulties faced by women in urban environments during this time period. The narrative focuses on her personal growth and the choices she makes as she navigates new social and economic landscapes.