Frank Norris's powerful novel, "McTeague: A Story of San Francisco," is a landmark of American naturalism. Set in the gritty working-class neighborhoods of late 19th-century San Francisco, the story follows McTeague, a simple-minded dentist, and his descent into poverty and violence after winning the lottery and succumbing to the destructive force of greed. Norris's unflinching portrayal of the brutal realities of urban life and the corrupting influence of money makes "McTeague" a compelling and enduring work of social commentary. The novel's vivid characters and stark depiction of human nature continue to resonate with readers today, solidifying its place as a classic of American literature. Also known by its photoplay title, "Greed." This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.