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Fiction & Literature

The Octopus

Frank Norris

Frank Norris's naturalistic novel vividly portrays the epic struggle between California wheat farmers and the powerful railroad trust. It explores themes of industrial power, social justice, and the individual's place within vast economic forces.

Intermediate (B1–B2)social
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