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Theodore Dreiser

2 series 9 books in order 3 standalone books

Theodore Herman Albert Dreiser (August 27, 1871 – December 28, 1945) was an American novelist and journalist associated with the naturalist school. His work often centered on protagonists who achieved their goals without adherence to a strong moral code. His novels presented situations that resembled natural studies rather than stories focused on personal choice and agency. Dreiser is best known for his novels Sister Carrie (1900) and An American Tragedy (1925).

Born
1871
Known for
His Spi sy -- sv, Trilogy of desire

Series by Theodore Dreiser

His Spi sy -- sv

3 books in order · 1900–1925

  1. Cover of Sister Carrie

    Sister Carrie

    1900 · Theodore Dreiser

    Caroline Meeber is a novel by Theodore Dreiser that follows the life of a young woman as she leaves her small-town home for the first time. Set in…

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    Jennie Gerhardt

    1911 · Theodore Dreiser

    Dreiser's second novel, which the author considered his personal favorite, follows an impoverished heroine struggling to navigate society. Throughout…

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  3. Cover of An American Tragedy

    An American Tragedy

    1925 · Theodore Dreiser

    A 1925 novel by Theodore Dreiser depicting the harsh realities of American life, the dark side of the American Dream, and one man's doomed pursuit of…

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Trilogy of desire

3 books in order · 1912–1914

  1. Cover of The Financier

    The Financier

    1912 · Theodore Dreiser

    The Financier is a novel by Theodore Dreiser, inspired by the real-life businessman Charles Yerkes. Dreiser began writing the book in 1911 and…

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  2. The Titan

    1914 · Theodore Dreiser

    The Titan is a novel by Theodore Dreiser, published in 1914. It serves as the second part of Dreiser's Trilogy of Desire, following his 1912 novel…

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  3. Cover of The stoic

    The stoic

    Year unknown · Theodore Dreiser

    Stoic is a novel by Theodore Dreiser. It covers the story of the building of the London subway system, based on the real-life tycoon Charles Yerkes.

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Standalone books

  1. Cover of Twelve Men
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  2. Cover of A Hoosier Holiday
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  3. Cover of The "genius"
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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Theodore Dreiser written?

We list 9 books by Theodore Dreiser across 2 series, published between 1900–1925 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Theodore Dreiser's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Sister Carrie.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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