Publisher's Synopsis
The Titan is a novel written by Theodore Dreiser, first published in 1914. The story follows the life of a wealthy and powerful industrialist named Charles T. Yerkes, who rises to prominence in Chicago during the late 19th century. Yerkes is portrayed as a ruthless and cunning businessman who will stop at nothing to achieve his goals, including bribery, corruption, and manipulation.The novel explores themes of power, greed, and corruption, as well as the social and economic changes that were taking place in America during the Gilded Age. Through Yerkes' story, Dreiser examines the impact of industrialization on American society, and the ways in which the pursuit of wealth and power can corrupt individuals and institutions.The Titan is considered one of Dreiser's most important works, and is often regarded as a masterpiece of American literature. Its vivid portrayal of the complex and often contradictory nature of the American Dream has made it a classic of the genre, and it continues to be studied and celebrated by scholars and readers alike.1914. 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. This is the second of a three book series, the first being The Financier, which continues the saga of Frank Cowperwood's quest for power and wealth through the use of financial acumen. The novel can also be viewed as a fictionalized history lesson of the tactics employed by the political and financial shakers and movers of that period. 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.
