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  1. Dreiser, Theodore Dreiser, Theodore Herman Albert Dreisernoun

    United States novelist (1871-1945)

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    Theodore Dreiser (1871-1945) was an American novelist and journalist, known for his influential novels depicting the harsh realities of American life during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He is considered a leading figure in the literary movement of naturalism. His most famous works include "Sister Carrie" and "An American Tragedy," which are notable for their empathetic portrayal of characters struggling with societal pressures and moral dilemmas. Dreiser's work was often controversial for his time, dealing with subjects like sexual behavior and social inequality.

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  1. Theodore Dreiser

    Theodore Herman Albert Dreiser was an American novelist and journalist of the naturalist school. His novels often featured main characters who succeeded at their objectives despite a lack of a firm moral code, and literary situations that more closely resemble studies of nature than tales of choice and agency. Dreiser's best known novels include Sister Carrie and An American Tragedy.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of Theodore Dreiser in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

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    The numerical value of Theodore Dreiser in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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