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Essential Novelists - Theodore Dreiser

Unflinching Presentation of Real-life

By: August Nemo,Theodore Dreiser

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Essential Novelists - Theodore Dreiser

Unflinching Presentation of Real-life

By: August Nemo,Theodore Dreiser

Welcome to the Essential Novelists book series, were we present to you the best works of remarkable authors. For this book, the literary critic August Nemo has chosen the two most important and meaningful novels of Theodore Dreiser which are Sister Carrie and The Financier . Theodore Dreiser novels often featured main characters who succeeded at their objectives despite a lack of a firm moral code, and literary situations that more closely resemble studies of nature than tales of choice and agency. Novels selected for this book: - Sister Carrie - The Financier This is one of many books in the series Essential Novelists. If you liked this book, look for the other titles in the series, we are sure you will like some of the authors.

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Tacet Books

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8577771644

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9788577771646

Sister Carrie

By: Theodore Dreiser

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Sister Carrie

By: Theodore Dreiser

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520

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Oxford University Press, USA

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0192835742

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9780192835741

Dawn

An Autobiography of Early Youth

By: Theodore Dreiser

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Dawn

An Autobiography of Early Youth

By: Theodore Dreiser

Reprints the 1931 Liveright edition without change except for the correction of a few misprints and misspellings. This section of what was envisioned as a multi-volume autobiography (only the first two volumes were completed) covers Dreiser's life up to his departure for St. Louis to work as a reporter for the Globe-Democrat. Reviewers of the original remarked that Dreiser had out-Rousseaued Rousseau in terms of frank personal revelations and his unblinking treatment of sex. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

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640

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David R. Godine Publisher

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1574230735

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9781574230734

The Financier A Novel

By: Theodore Dreiser

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The Financier A Novel

By: Theodore Dreiser

Theodore Dreiser's book "The Financier" was first released in 1912. Dreiser's Trilogy of Desire begins with this work and continues with "The Titan" and "The Stoic." The story examines Frank Cowperwood's ascent and decline as the main character against the backdrop of American finance and industry in the late 19th century. The narrative, which takes place in Philadelphia, follows gifted and aspirational banker Frank Cowperwood as he makes his way through the convoluted worlds of finance, business, and social expectations. Cowperwood engages in a number of financial scams and endeavors, such as stock and streetcar company transactions, as a result of his unwavering quest of cash and success. The story explores the moral and ethical ramifications of Cowperwood's choices, illustrating how they affected his relationships and personal life. The protagonist encounters obstacles and moral conundrums that finally lead to his demise as he accumulates wealth and power. "The Financier" reflects on the intricacies of human ambition, the business world's brutality, and the American Dream. Dreiser offers a thorough and frequently critical analysis of the social and economic dynamics at work throughout the Gilded Age. His naturalistic writing style reflects the complexities of society and human nature.

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456

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BoD – Books on Demand

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9361425455

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9789361425455

An American Tragedy by Theodore Dreiser

By: Theodore Dreiser

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An American Tragedy by Theodore Dreiser

By: Theodore Dreiser

An American Tragedy by Theodore Dreiser

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1975804406

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9781975804404

The "Genius"

By: Theodore Dreiser

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The "Genius"

By: Theodore Dreiser

The “Genius” (1915) is a novel by Theodore Dreiser. Based partly on his own experience as an artist from the Midwest, The “Genius” examines the nature of talent, the difficulty of desire, and the meaning of faith itself. Although he had high hopes for the novel, reviews were mixed, and sales suffered due to charges of obscenity. Some critics, however, praised Dreiser’s openness on sex and desire, opposing the censorship targeting the author’s work. Eugene Witla may have been born in a small Midwestern town, but his dreams look past the farmland and fields of his youth to the towers and streets of Chicago. He enrolls at the Chicago Art Institute to study painting, but ultimately spends more time with women than he does in class. Despite his desire to continue his faithless ways, Eugene agrees to marry his lover Angela. Together, they move to New York City, where Eugene’s urban realist style is in high demand from critics and galleries alike. At every turn, however, he feels held back by his obligation to Angela, who has no creative inclination and seems happy to live a simple, anonymous life. On a trip to Europe, Eugene suffers a breakdown and ultimately decides to abandon his art, turning to advertising instead. Although he claims to be satisfied, his behavior soon proves otherwise. The “Genius” is a story of romance, heartache, 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 The “Genius” is a classic of American literature reimagined for modern readers.

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624

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Graphic Arts Books

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1513287397

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9781513287393

Selected Magazine Articles of Theodore Dreiser

Life and Art in the American 1890s

By: Theodore Dreiser

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Selected Magazine Articles of Theodore Dreiser

Life and Art in the American 1890s

By: Theodore Dreiser

This collection of Dreiser's early periodical writings covers his articles on American literary figures; art and music criticism; the American landscape; and science, technology, and industry; and his writings about the changing social conditions in American cities that he later drew on in his naturalistic novels.

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302

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Fairleigh Dickinson Univ Press

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0838631746

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9780838631744

Theodore Dreiser's Uncollected Magazine Articles, 1897-1902

By: Theodore Dreiser

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Theodore Dreiser's Uncollected Magazine Articles, 1897-1902

By: Theodore Dreiser

This edition of Dreiser's work consists of thirty-four uncollected magazine articles published between 1897 and 1902. In this period, before wrting 'Sister Carrie', Dreiser contributed 111 freelance articles to various popular magazines, such as 'Success', 'Truth', 'Metropolitan', 'Cosmopolitan', 'Ainslee's', 'Demorest's', 'Munseys', 'Puritan', 'New Voice', 'Great Round World', 'Harper's Weekly', and 'New York Times Illustrated Magazine'. A great majority of these magazine articles have been collected in two previous editions;, including 'Selected Magazine Articles of Theodore Dreiser: Life and Art in the American 1890s', published y Fairleigh Dickinson University Press. Yoshinobu Hakutani is Distinguished Professor of English at Kent State University.

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325

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University of Delaware Press

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0874138183

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9780874138184

Art, Music, and Literature, 1897-1902

By: Theodore Dreiser

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Art, Music, and Literature, 1897-1902

By: Theodore Dreiser

Dreiser's captivating portraits of turn-of-the-century America's famous figures In this volume, liberally seasoned with period illustrations, Yoshinobu Hakutani has collected and annotated a rich selection of Theodore Dreiser's pre-fame writings on the cultural milieu of his day. In these brief essays, Dreiser sallies into the vibrant world of creative work in turn-of-the-century America. He inspects the eccentric and revealing paraphernalia of artists' studios, probes the work habits of writers, and goes behind the scenes in the popular song-writing business, where this week's celebrity is next week's has-been. He profiles famous figures and introduces numerous women artists, novelists, and musicians, including the prolific and tireless Amelia Barr (mother of fourteen children and author of thirty-two novels), the illustrator Alice B. Stephens, and the opera singer Lillian Nordica. Hakutani's notes provide biographical detail on dozens of now-obscure individuals mentioned by Dreiser.

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University of Illinois Press

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0252055551

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9780252055553

The Titan

By: Theodore Dreiser

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The Titan

By: Theodore Dreiser

The Titan (1914) is a novel by Theodore Dreiser. The second installment of Dreiser’s Trilogy of Desire, The Financier has endured as a classic of naturalist fiction and remains a powerful example of social critique over a century after its publication. Preceded by The Financier (1914) and followed by The Stoic (1947), The Titan 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, The Titan 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. The Titan 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 The Titan is a classic of American literature reimagined for modern readers.

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1513287389

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9781513287386

The Financier

By: Theodore Dreiser

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The Financier

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The Financier (1912) is a novel by Theodore Dreiser. The first installment of Dreiser’s Trilogy of Desire, The Financier has endured as a classic of naturalist fiction and remains a powerful example of social critique over a century after its publication. Followed by The Titan (1914) and The Stoic (1947), The Financier 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, The Financier is a masterpiece of twentieth century American literature that continues to resonate today. Born the son of a banker, Frank Cowperhood comes of age in a rapidly changing Philadelphia. Determined to make something at himself, he discovers his talent for purchasing goods at a low price in order to sell them for a profit to local stores. Eventually, he finds work at several local finance companies, gaining the trust of the local elite while enriching himself through dubious deals and schemes. Despite his young age, he marries a wealthy widow, cementing his status as a man of fortune. When he is caught up in an investigation into thefts from the city treasury, he is forced to rely on his hard-earned talent for grifting in order to keep himself out of prison. Through bribery, blackmail, and extortion—the means with which he made his way to the top—he attempts to lift himself from the depths of his own undoing. The Financier 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 The Financier is a classic of American literature reimagined for modern readers.

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Graphic Arts Books

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1513287370

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9781513287379

A Traveler at Forty

By: Theodore Dreiser

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A Traveler at Forty

By: Theodore Dreiser

A Traveler at Forty ."rises completely out of the commonplace, and becomes something new, illuminating and heretical. It differs enormously from the customary travel books: it is not a mere description of places and people, but a revelation of their impingement upon an exceptional and almost eccentric personality." - H. L. Mencken "For everywhere [Dreiser] goes he watches people with a terrible curiosity about them that never rests until he has their secrets." - Sinclair Lewis The most productive period of Theodore Dreiser writing life began with the five months he spent in Europe between 1911 and 1912. A Traveler at Forty is the detailed account of his travels during that time, including the exploration of his ancestral roots in Germany. This is the text of the popular original edition as it was published in 1913. THEODORE DREISER (1871-1945) was a pre-eminent American novelist of the first half of the twentieth century. He believed that the experiences of working-class people striving for economic, emotional, and spiritual fulfillment were viable subjects for serious fiction, and for this reason he is regarded as an anatomist of the "American Dream.

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Cosimo, Inc.

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1596055324

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9781596055322

Political Writings

By: Theodore Dreiser

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Political Writings

By: Theodore Dreiser

Theodore Dreiser staked his reputation on fearless expression in his fiction, but he never was more outspoken than when writing about American politics, which he did prolifically. Although he is remembered primarily as a novelist, the majority of his twenty-seven books were nonfiction treatises. To Dreiser, everything was political. His sense for the hype and hypocrisies of politics took shape in reasoned but emphatic ruminations in his fiction and nonfiction on the hopes and disappointments of democracy, the temptations of nationalism and communism, the threat and trumpets of war, and the role of writers in resisting and advancing political ideas. Spanning a period of American history from the Progressive Era to the advent of the Cold War, this generous volume collects Dreiser's most important political writings from his journalism, broadsides, speeches, private papers, and long out-of-print nonfiction books. Touching on the Great Depression, the New Deal, and both World Wars as well as Soviet Russia and the persecution of Jews in Nazi Germany, these writings exemplify Dreiser's candor and his penchant for championing the defenseless and railing against corruption. Positing Dreiser as an essential public intellectual who addressed the most important issues of the first half of the twentieth century, these writings also navigate historical terrain with prescient observations on topics such as religion, civil rights, national responsibility, individual ethics, global relations, and censorship that remain particularly relevant to a contemporary audience. Editor Jude Davies provides historical commentaries that frame these selections in the context of his other writings, particularly his novels.

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University of Illinois Press

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0252090128

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9780252090127

The Financier

By: Theodore Dreiser

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The Financier

By: Theodore Dreiser

The Financier (1912) is a novel by Theodore Dreiser. The first installment of Dreiser's Trilogy of Desire, The Financier has endured as a classic of naturalist fiction and remains a powerful example of social critique over a century after its publication. Followed by The Titan (1914) and The Stoic (1947), The Financier 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, The Financier is a masterpiece of twentieth century American literature that continues to resonate today. Born the son of a banker, Frank Cowperhood comes of age in a rapidly changing Philadelphia. Determined to make something at himself, he discovers his talent for purchasing goods at a low price in order to sell them for a profit to local stores. Eventually, he finds work at several local finance companies, gaining the trust of the local elite while enriching himself through dubious deals and schemes. Despite his young age, he marries a wealthy widow, cementing his status as a man of fortune. When he is caught up in an investigation into thefts from the city treasury, he is forced to rely on his hard-earned talent for grifting in order to keep himself out of prison. Through bribery, blackmail, and extortion--the means with which he made his way to the top--he attempts to lift himself from the depths of his own undoing. The Financier 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 The Financier is a classic of American literature reimagined for modern readers.

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1513282352

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Book's by Theodore Dreiser

Essential Novelists - Theodore Dreiser

Essential Novelists - Theodore Dreiser

Sister Carrie

Sister Carrie

Dawn

Dawn

The Financier A Novel

The Financier A Novel

An American Tragedy by Theodore Dreiser

An American Tragedy by Theodore Dreiser

The "Genius"

The "Genius"

Selected Magazine Articles of Theodore Dreiser

Selected Magazine Articles of Theodore Dreiser

Theodore Dreiser's Uncollected Magazine Articles, 1897-1902

Theodore Dreiser's Uncollected Magazine Articles, 1897-1902

Art, Music, and Literature, 1897-1902

Art, Music, and Literature, 1897-1902

The Titan

The Titan

The Financier

The Financier

A Traveler at Forty

A Traveler at Forty

Political Writings

Political Writings

The Financier

The Financier

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