The Financier (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162779300)

The Financier by Theodore Dreiser is a novel that explores the life of a wealthy and influential businessman named Frank Cowperwood. Set in the late 19th century, the story follows Cowperwood as he rises to the top of the financial world in Philadelphia, using his cunning and intelligence to outmaneuver his rivals and amass a fortune.However, Cowperwood's success is not without its challenges. He becomes embroiled in a scandal involving a corrupt political leader and is eventually sent to prison. Despite this setback, he manages to rebuild his fortune and continue his rise to power, but not without facing the consequences of his actions and the toll they take on his personal life.The novel is a complex and nuanced exploration of the American Dream and the pursuit of wealth and power. It delves into themes of ambition, corruption, morality, and the consequences of one's actions. Dreiser's writing style is detailed and vivid, painting a rich portrait of both the characters and the world they inhabit.Overall, The Financier is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of high finance and the human cost of success.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.

Author: Theodore Dreiser
ISBN-10: 1162779306
ISBN-13: 9781162779300
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 508
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.48lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.02d