"Sister Carrie" is a novel by the American writer Theodore Dreiser, which was published in 1900. This book tells the story of a young woman named Carrie, who leaves a provincial town and goes to Chicago, where she dreams of a better life. She quickly encounters the brutality of the big city, but also discovers a world of luxury, ambition and true love. Among the images that come to life on the pages of the novel is the attractive merchant Charles Gerland, who generously gifts Carrie, encouraging her to live a life of great consumption. Carrie, with her elastic grace and the power of an expressive face, quickly becomes the object of lavish dreams and hopes. "Sister Carrie" is a striking portrait of a city that can destroy dreams, but also give strength and life experience. This book will touch the heart of anyone who has ever dreamed of a better future, and will reveal deep philosophical questions about the values of modern society and the pursuit of happiness.