McTEAGUE A Story of San Francisco Author:Frank Norris Frank Norris (1870-1902) had a short but productive life; the publication of "McTeague" in 1899, thrust him into the forefront of emerging American literary realism. The story chronicles the declining fortunes of a slow-witted young San Francisco dentist and his avaricious wife.
I was very perplexed by this novel. It was one of my English lit professor's favorites. In the end I found myself wanting to read it again to fully enjoy its unique style.