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Article Title

Theodore Dreiser: Naturalist or Theist?

Authors

Dustin Heuston

Keywords

Theodore Dreiser

Abstract

American author Theodore Dreiser is often considered a naturalist. However, Dreiser's later works reveal a more theistic philosophy. A close examination, especially of Dreiser's last two works, reveals that he was a theist who, for a time, explored naturalist thought.

Recommended Citation

Heuston, Dustin (1961) "Theodore Dreiser: Naturalist or Theist?," BYU Studies Quarterly: Vol. 3: Iss. 2, Article 6.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/byusq/vol3/iss2/6