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Theodore Herman Albert Dreiser (/ ˈ d r aɪ s ər,-z ər /; [1] August 27, 1871 – December 28, 1945) was an American novelist and journalist of the naturalist school. His novels often featured main characters who succeeded at their objectives despite a lack of a firm moral code, and literary situations that more closely resemble studies of nature than tales of choice and agency. [2]
Dreiser's manuscript of The Titan was rejected by Harper & Brothers, publisher of The Financier, due to its uncompromising realism; John Lane published the book in 1914. [3] The Titan is the second part of Dreiser's Trilogy of Desire , a saga of ruthless businessman Frank Cowperwood (modeled after real-life streetcar tycoon Charles Yerkes ).
Pages in category "Novels by Theodore Dreiser" The following 9 pages are in this category, out of 9 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A.
The Financier is a novel by Theodore Dreiser, based on real-life streetcar tycoon Charles Yerkes.Dreiser started writing his manuscript in 1911, and the following year published the first part of his lengthy work as The Financier. [1]
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Chains was Dreiser's second collection of short stories. [1] It sold 12,000 copies in the first year, which has been deemed to have been a moderate success. [1] Carl Van Doren described the stories as 'powerful'. [1]
Carrie is a 1952 American drama film based on the novel Sister Carrie by Theodore Dreiser. Directed by William Wyler, the film stars Jennifer Jones in the title role and Laurence Olivier as Hurstwood. Eddie Albert played Charles Drouet.
Pages in category "Short stories by Theodore Dreiser" The following 2 pages are in this category, out of 2 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. C.