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First Published 1914

Posthumously published in 1914, Vandover and the Brute is probably Frank Norris's first complete novel, much of it written when he was a student at Harvard in 1894-1895. The subject matter made it unacceptable to turn-of-the-century taste, and when the book finally... Read Full Overview

Written circa 1894-95 but published posthumously in 1914, Frank Norris's Vandover and the Brutepresents an unflinching portrait of unconventional sexuality, moral dissolution, and physical degeneration. In the setting of turn-of-the-century San Francisco depicted in Vandover,... Read Full Overview

Vandover and The Brute

Vandover and the Brute, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations... Read Full Overview

Frank Norris's "Vandover and the Brute" is a powerful work of literary fiction, a psychological exploration of a man's descent into moral and social ruin. Set against the backdrop of a burgeoning San Francisco, the novel serves as a striking piece of social commentary on urban... Read Full Overview

Vandover and the brute (1914). This book, "Vandover and the brute", by Frank Norris, is a replication of a book originally published before 1914. It has been restored by human beings, page by page, so that you may enjoy it in a form as close to the original as possible.

Vandover and the Brute is a novel written by American author Frank Norris. The book follows the life of Vandover, a young artist living in San Francisco during the late 19th century. Vandover is a talented and ambitious young man who is determined to make a name for himself in... Read Full Overview