The Octopus

In Frank Norris's monumental novel, «The Octopus: A Story of California,» published in 1901, the author weaves a compelling narrative that explores the tumultuous relationship between agriculture, capitalism, and the environment in late 19th-century California. Norris employs a naturalistic style, marked by vivid imagery and gripping characterizations, to illustrate the struggles of wheat farmers against the exploitative forces of the railroad industry. This work is part of Norris's broader vision of a trilogy depicting the socio-economic forces shaping the American landscape, particularly the intersection of man... Dalej