Dreiser, Theodore
The Financier
- ISBN 13:
- 9781717017697
- author:
- Dreiser, Theodore
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 526
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 2.7 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary Collections, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Frank Cowperwood's early success begins with a simple yet shrewd move: bidding on seven cases of Castile soap at an auction sale. He sells them to a grocer just days later, earning a substantial profit. This initial stroke of luck sets him on a path that will lead him to secure jobs in prominent financial institutions and eventually marry into wealth. As Cowperwood's career advances, he becomes embroiled in the misuse of municipal funds, leveraging his position to further his own interests. His actions have far-reaching consequences, raising questions about the ethics of power and the corrupting influence of wealth. This collection of works by Theodore Dreiser offers a nuanced exploration of the human condition, delving into themes of ambition, morality, and the complexities of the American experience.
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