Frank Norris

Frank Norris was an American writer at the turn of the 20th century. His most notable works are the novels McTeague, published in 1899, and The Octopus, published in 1901.

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• Lifetime: 5 March 1870 • 25 October 1902
• Main genre: Contemporary fiction (at the time of publication)
• Literary movement: Naturalism
• Mid-2026 popularity rank:  199 • Trending ▼

"Always blame conditions, not men."