An American Tragedy by Theodore Dreiser Scarf, Bookish Gift, Literary Gift, Book Lover Scarf, Librarian gift. An American Tragedy is a 1925 novel by American writer Theodore Dreiser. He began the manuscript in the summer of 1920, but a year later abandoned most of that text. It was based on the notorious murder of Grace Brown in 1906 and the trial of her lover. This scarf is very soft and cozy. You will love this scarf! Printed on a soft, beige-colored Acrylic with Viscose mix shawl. Perfect gift for book lovers! Scarf size: Length: 72 inches Width: 26 inches Print size: 16" x 20" at both ends (Title page at one end, and the first book page on the other end)