A Book About Myself

"A Book About Myself" by Theodore Dreiser is a look back at the author's early life and dreams as a writer at the beginning of the 1900s. The book tells of Dreiser's hopes, experiences, and the difficulties of living in Chicago in the late 1800s. Dreiser thinks hard about wanting to be a writer, showing the energetic and real feeling of the city that influenced his work, as well as his young love affairs. At the beginning, Dreiser talks about his early writing dreams inspired by the works of a local author. Living in a fast-growing Chicago, he paints a clear picture of the city's atmosphere, mixing its busy life with his personal thoughts about his goals, and working his way up through various jobs. His meetings with different people and his crush on a young girl add depth to his adventure, showing both his goals and the problems he deals with, like family troubles and financial trouble. This opening sets the stage for an honest look at Dreiser's life and hopes.