The Financier: A Novel by Theodore Dreiser

(4 User reviews)   1110
By Dominic Bauer Posted on Jan 3, 2026
In Category - Folklore Studies
Dreiser, Theodore, 1871-1945 Dreiser, Theodore, 1871-1945
English
"The Financier: A Novel" by Theodore Dreiser is a novel published in 1912. Based on real-life streetcar tycoon Charles Yerkes, it follows Frank Cowperwood's rise in Philadelphia's financial world. Starting with a profitable soap deal as a young man, Cowperwood climbs to wealth through investment and manipulation of municipal funds. When the Great C...
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a scapegoat, Cowperwood faces bankruptcy and imprisonment while conducting an affair with his business partner's daughter. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
John Wright
5 months ago

This download was worth it since the author anticipates common questions and addresses them well. This felt rewarding to read.

Charles Williams
5 months ago

To be perfectly clear, the interplay between the protagonists drives the story forward beautifully. An excellent read overall.

Oliver Young
2 months ago

My professor recommended this and the depth of coverage exceeded my expectations. Absolutely essential reading.

Oliver Nguyen
4 months ago

From a technical perspective, the pacing is just right, keeping you engaged from start to finish. I finished this feeling genuinely satisfied.

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