“This is unquestionably one of the best books yet to appear on Theodore Dreiser. Mr. Lehan understands both Dreiser and his novels, and that understanding is made available to the reader in this generally sensible and readable book.” —Modern Fiction Studies “[This] book is without doubt the most complete, most useful study made thus far of Dreiser’s novels as they relate to his life and altering personal, political, and artistic theories.”—The CEA Critic“Lehan has written a lucid, thorough, and often perceptive book which concentrates on the relationships between the novelist’s life, his endless efforts at self-understanding, and his fiction... Highly recommended.”— Library Journal
