The Financier

The Financier is a novel written by Theodore Dreiser, which was first published in 1912. The book tells the story of Frank Cowperwood, a young and ambitious man who is determined to make his fortune in the world of finance. He starts out as a clerk in a bank, but soon becomes a successful broker, using his intelligence and cunning to make deals that bring him great wealth.As Cowperwood's wealth and power grow, he becomes increasingly ruthless and manipulative, using his money to control the people around him and get what he wants. He has affairs with several women, including his wife's sister, and is not above using his connections to bribe and influence politicians.Despite his success, Cowperwood's greed eventually catches up with him, and he is charged with financial fraud. He is sentenced to prison, but manages to escape and flee to Europe, where he starts a new life.The Financier is a complex and detailed novel that explores themes of ambition, greed, and corruption in the world of finance. Dreiser's writing is vivid and engaging, and he creates a memorable and complex character in Frank Cowperwood. The book is considered a classic of American literature and is widely regarded as one of Dreiser's best works.1927. American author, outstanding representative of naturalism, whose novels depict real-life subjects in a harsh light. Dreiser's books were held to be amoral, and he battled throughout his career against censorship and popular taste. The Financier begins his trilogy of desire, the story of a captain of high finance, Frank Cowperhood. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.