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The Financier: A Novel (1912)

The Financier: A Novel (1912)

Dreiser, Theodore

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ISBN10: 1169375863
ISBN13: 9781169375864
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 790
Weight: 3.46
Height: 1.63 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
The Financier is a novel written by Theodore Dreiser and published in 1912. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the life of Frank Cowperwood, a young and ambitious financier living in Philadelphia. Cowperwood is determined to become wealthy and powerful, and he uses his cunning and intelligence to manipulate the stock market and make a fortune. Along the way, he has affairs with several women, including his mistress Aileen Butler, who becomes obsessed with him. However, Cowperwood's success is short-lived, and he is eventually caught and sent to prison for financial fraud. The novel explores themes of greed, ambition, and the corrupting influence of power. It is considered a classic of American literature and a masterpiece of naturalistic fiction.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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