The Titan by Theodore Dreiser (1914)

Name: The Titan
Author: Theodore Dreiser

The Titan is a novel by Theodore Dreiser, first published in 1914. It tells the story of Frank Cowperwood, a self-made man who rises from humble beginnings to become a powerful financier in the late 19th century. The novel follows Cowperwood's rise to power and his eventual downfall due to his own hubris and the machinations of his enemies. Along the way, he faces numerous obstacles, including a corrupt political system, a hostile press, and a society that is hostile to his ambition. The novel is a classic example of Dreiser's naturalistic style, which emphasizes the power of fate and the inevitability of tragedy. It is also a commentary on the power of money and the corrupting influence of ambition.

By Theodore Dreiser · First published 1914 · Genre: Realistic Fiction, Historical Fiction, Drama · 60 chapters · 195,238 words

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When Frank Algernon Cowperwood emerged from the Eastern District Penitentiary in Philadelphia he realized that the old life he had lived in that city since boyhood was ended. His youth was gone, and with it had been lost the great business prospects of his earlier manhood. He must begin again.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Theodore Dreiser
Date: 1914 CE
Language: English
Genres: Realistic Fiction, Historical Fiction, Drama, Romance
Length: 195,238 words
Structure: 62 chapters, 2,649 paragraphs
Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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Realistic Fiction — The Titan is a realistic novel that follows the life of a young man, Frank Cowperwood, as he navigates the world of business and finance in the late 19th century. It is a story of ambition, power, and greed, and the consequences of these traits.
Historical Fiction — The Titan is set in the late 19th century and follows the life of a young man, Frank Cowperwood, as he navigates the world of business and finance. It is a story of ambition, power, and greed, and the consequences of these traits, all set against the backdrop of the time period.
Drama — The Titan is a dramatic novel that follows the life of a young man, Frank Cowperwood, as he navigates the world of business and finance in the late 19th century. It is a story of ambition, power, and greed, and the consequences of these traits, all told in a dramatic and engaging style.
Romance — The Titan is a romantic novel that follows the life of a young man, Frank Cowperwood, as he navigates the world of business and finance in the late 19th century. It is a story of ambition, power, and greed, and the consequences of these traits, all told with a romantic flair.

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