The Genius

The Genius, Dreiser’s heavily autobiographical novel of 1915, immerses itself in the turn-of-the-century art scene and the conflicts between art and business, art and marriage, and traditional and modern views of sexual morality. Deemed so shocking that its sale was prohibited, it was not freely released until 1923. The episode confirmed Dreiser as a writer ahead of his time.

This special edition has been created with accessibility in mind. It features a fully adjustable coloured overlay system designed to support readers with Irlen Syndrome, dyslexia, or visual stress. By reducing visual strain and allowing each reader to customise their experience, this edition makes Theodore Dreiser’s autobiographical narrative more comfortable and enjoyable to read.

Rediscover the artistic hunger and sexual candour of The Genius in a format thoughtfully crafted to be more inclusive for all readers.