The Financier (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163211502)

The Financier is a novel written by Theodore Dreiser and published in 1912. The story is set in late 19th century Philadelphia and follows the life of Frank Cowperwood, a talented and ambitious financier who rises to power in the world of finance and politics.The novel explores themes of greed, ambition, and corruption as Cowperwood navigates the cutthroat world of high finance and uses his cunning and intelligence to amass a vast fortune. Along the way, he engages in numerous unethical and illegal activities, including insider trading, bribery, and fraud.Despite his many successes, Cowperwood's greed and ambition ultimately lead to his downfall. He is convicted of embezzlement and sentenced to prison, where he reflects on his life and the choices he made.The Financier is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that offers a compelling look at the darker side of the American dream. Dreiser's vivid prose and insightful characterizations make this book a timeless classic of American literature.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: 1163211508
ISBN-13: 9781163211502
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 508
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.01lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.25d