The Titan
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Einband
Taschenbuch
Erscheinungsdatum
14.02.2026
Verlag
Creative Media Partners, LLCSeitenzahl
564
Maße (L/B/H)
23,4/15,6/2,9 cm
Gewicht
782 g
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-1-02-544781-0
"The Titan" is a masterpiece of American naturalism and the second installment in Theodore Dreiser's acclaimed "Trilogy of Desire". Following the events of "The Financier", the novel tracks the relentless ambition of Frank Cowperwood as he relocates to Chicago to rebuild his empire and reputation. Set against the backdrop of the late 19th-century Gilded Age, the narrative delves into the intricate world of high finance, political maneuvering, and the cutthroat nature of the American dream.
Dreiser masterfully portrays Cowperwood as a complex antihero-a man driven by an insatiable thirst for power, wealth, and social dominance. As he attempts to gain control of the city's street railway system, Cowperwood must navigate a web of corruption, social rivalries, and personal scandals that threaten to undermine his progress. The novel provides a panoramic view of Chicago's rapid growth and the moral compromises inherent in the pursuit of industrial supremacy.
With its detailed exploration of economic forces and psychological depth, "The Titan" remains a significant work of social realism. It offers a gripping examination of the individual's struggle against societal constraints and the often-volatile intersection of private desire and public ambition.
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