Quotes from Theodore Dreiser's books, and about them
Sister Carrie on King Lear: “Fannie Davenport was just opening at the Fifth Avenue. Daly was producing "King Lear."”
Sister Carrie on Père Goriot: “In her comfortable chambers at the Waldorf, Carrie was reading at this time "Pere Goriot," which Ames had recommended to her.”
Sister Carrie on Rip Van Winkle: “Very good," returned Hurstwood, "only it's the same old thing, 'Rip Van Winkle.”
Sister Carrie on The Old Homestead: “The Old Homestead" was running there, but the person to whom she was referred was not to be found.”
Sister Carrie on Under the Gaslight: “Under the Gaslight,'" said Mr. Quincel, mentioning Augustin Daly's famous production, which had worn from a great public success down to an amateur theatrical favourite, with many of the troublesome accessories cut out and the dramatis personae reduced to the smallest possible number.”
Sister Carrie on Moulding a Maiden: “The conversation changed to a book that was having its vogue at the time--"Moulding a Maiden," by Albert Ross.”