"The Financier" is a novel written by the American author Theodore Dreiser. It was first published in 1912 and is the first novel in Dreiser's trilogy known as "The Trilogy of Desire," which also includes "The Titan" and "The Stoic."
The novel follows the life and career of Frank Cowperwood, a shrewd and ambitious financier who rises to prominence in the world of finance and industry in late 19th-century Philadelphia. The story explores themes of wealth, power, corruption, and personal ambition, and it delves into the complexities of the financial and political landscape of the time.
Theodore Dreiser is known for his novels that examine the American Dream and the pursuit of success and wealth. "The Financier" is a significant work in American literature and is often studied for its portrayal of the financial and social dynamics of the Gilded Age. The novel's protagonist, Frank Cowperwood, is a complex character whose rise and fall provide insights into the moral and ethical dilemmas of the era.
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