Bibliograph

The octopus, a story of California, Frank Norris ; with an introduction by Kevin Starr

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The octopus, a story of California, Frank Norris ; with an introduction by Kevin Starr

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 653-656)

Index

no index present

Literary Form

fiction

Main title

The octopus

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

13008960

Responsibility statement

Frank Norris ; with an introduction by Kevin Starr

Series statement

Penguin classics

Sub title

a story of California

Summary

"The Pacific and Southern Railroad engages in corrupt legislation to rob the farmers of their savings from the wheat crops. A grim harvest of death and disillusionment, and financial and moral ruin is yielded." ***"Deals with the war between the wheat grower and the railroad trust." ***When the railroad owners try to rob the farmers of their crops, one farmer compromises his beliefs and suffers in the late 19th century." *** "Based on an actual violent dispute in California's Great Central Valley, 'The Octopus' (1901) depicts the clash between classic opposing interests of the Progressive Era -- the farmers and the land-hungry railroads that distributed their wheat."

Table Of Contents

A Note on the Text -- Introduction -- The Octopus -- Suggestions for Further Reading

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