The Titan - (Mint Editions) by Theodore Dreiser (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><i>The Titan</i> (1914) is a novel by Theodore Dreiser. The second installment of Dreiser's <i>Trilogy of Desire</i>, <i>The Financier</i> has endured as a classic of naturalist fiction and remains a powerful example of social critique over a century after its publication. Preceded by <i>The Financier</i> (1914) and followed by <i>The Stoic</i> (1947), <i>The Titan</i> captures the greed at the heart of the Gilded Age, a time when tycoons rose with total impunity to take over swaths of American industry. Based on the life of Charles Yerkes, an influential businessman who funded the development of railway systems in Chicago and London, <i>The Titan</i> is a masterpiece of twentieth century American literature that continues to resonate today. Following his release from prison, Frank Cowperwood exploits the recent Panic of 1873 to purchase stocks at a reduced price, turning a profit and becoming a millionaire once more. Unable to remain in his native Philadelphia, however, he moves to Chicago with his young lover, secures a divorce with his estranged wife, and sets his sights on a failing street-railway system. Elbowing competitors out of the way, Cowperwood takes control of Chicago's burgeoning transit system and reaches new heights as a man of means. When news of his past becomes known to the local elite, he becomes a pariah at social gatherings. Slowly but surely, his grip on the city of Chicago begins to loosen, as does the strength of his marriage. Wracked by doubt, brought down by his lustful ways, Cowperwood begins to question the trajectory of his ambitious life. <i>The Titan</i> is a story of romance, greed, and betrayal that says as much about a single man as it does about the values of an entire society. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Theodore Dreiser's <i>The Titan</i> is a classic of American literature reimagined for modern readers.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br><p>Released from prison, Frank Cowperwood invests what money he has left in a number of stocks, exploiting the recent Panic of 1873. A millionaire once more, Cowperwood leaves his native city for greener pastures, ending up in Chicago. There, he notices the need for a new railway system, and capitalizes on his discovery. <i>The Titan</i> is a novel by Theodore Dreiser.</p>
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