Books by Dreiser, Theodore

Level C1 · pages · English

The Financier: A Novel

Written by Dreiser, Theodore

"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 Chicago Fire triggers a stock market crash in 1871, his corrupt dealings are exposed. As politicians use him as a scapegoat, Cowperwood faces bankruptcy and imprisonment while conducting an affair with his business partner's daughter.

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Categories: American Literature Novels

Readers: Adults Teens

Suggested age: 16+ (AI estimate)

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