The Desire Trilogy: The Financier, The Titan & The Stoic

By Theodore Dreiser

The Desire Trilogy by Theodore Dreiser is a seminal work in American literature that explores the complexities of desire, ambition, and the pursuit of success. The trilogy includes three interconnected novels: 'Sister Carrie', 'Jennie Gerhardt', and 'The Financier'. Dreiser's literary style is characterized by his naturalistic approach, which often highlights the influence of social and economic forces on individual lives. Through vivid characterizations and intricate plotlines, Dreiser captures the struggles and triumphs of his protagonists in a rapidly changing society. The Desire Trilogy is a reflection of the American Dream and the harsh realities that accompany it, making it a must-read for those interested in exploring the depths of human nature and society.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Musaicum Books
• Release date: Nov 2, 2018
• ISBN: 9788027243303

Theodore Dreiser

Theodore Dreiser (1871-1945) was an American novelist and journalist. Born in Indiana, Dreiser was the son of John Paul Dreiser, a German immigrant, and Sarah Maria Schanab, a Mennonite from Ohio who converted to Catholicism and was banished by her community. Raised in a family of thirteen children, of which he was the twelfth, Dreiser attended Indiana University for a year before taking a job as a journalist for the Chicago Globe. While working for the St. Louis Globe-Democrat, Dreiser wrote articles on Nathaniel Hawthorne and William Dean Howells, as well as interviewed such figures as Andrew Carnegie and Thomas Edison. In 1900, he published his debut novel Sister Carrie, a naturalist portrait of a young midwestern woman who travels to Chicago to become an actress. Despite poor reviews, he continued writing fiction, but failed to find real success until An American Tragedy (1925), a novel based on the 1906 murder of Grace Brown. Considered a masterpiece of American fiction, the novel grew his reputation immensely, leading to his nomination for the 1930 Nobel Prize in Literature, which ultimately went to fellow American Sinclair Lewis. Committed to socialism and atheism throughout his life, Dreiser was a member of the Communist Party of the United States of America and a lifelong champion of the working class.