Publisher's Synopsis
The Titan is a novel written by Theodore Dreiser, first published in 1914. The book tells the story of the rise of a ruthless industrialist named Charles T. Yerkes, who becomes a titan of the transportation industry in Chicago during the late 19th century. Yerkes is portrayed as a man who will stop at nothing to achieve his goals, including bribing politicians, manipulating the stock market, and exploiting his workers.The novel follows Yerkes' life from his early days as a struggling businessman to his eventual domination of the streetcar and elevated railway systems in Chicago. Along the way, he encounters a cast of characters, including his wife, daughters, and various business associates, who are all affected by his ruthless pursuit of power and wealth.The Titan is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that explores the themes of ambition, greed, and the corrupting influence of power. It is considered one of Dreiser's most important works and a classic of American literature.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1914 Edition.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.
