McTeague: A Story of San Francisco - Frank Norris

A simple, brutish dentist’s life unravels after greed and jealousy consume him and his wife, Trina. Their obsession with money corrodes their marriage and humanity, leading to deceit, violence, and tragedy. Set against the gritty backdrop of turn-of-the-century San Francisco, the novel exposes the darker instincts beneath civilized society. Norris crafts a powerful naturalist tale about desire, corruption, and the destructive force of avarice.