McTeague by Frank Norris is a powerful example of American literary realism, first published in 1899. This Penguin Classics edition, reprinted in 1985, is edited and introduced by Kevin Starr. It explores the tragic downfall of a dentist and his wife, offering rich insight into heredity and social forces in late-nineteenth-century America. The novel is considered a precursor to the works of Stephen Crane and Theodore Dreiser.

This edition features the original text set in Linotype Oldstyle No. 1, with an introduction, suggestions for further reading, and notes on the text. It is a paperback format published by Penguin Books and includes a cover detail from John Sloan's painting "The Cot" from the Bowdoin College Museum of Art. Ideal for collectors and readers interested in classic American literature and naturalist fiction, this edition embodies the depth and grit of Norris's storytelling.