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The Trilogy of Desire by Theodore Dreiser is a three-part literary work that explores the ambitions and moral complexities of individuals in the context of industrial and financial growth in America. Set against the backdrop of real historical figures and events, the series examines the pursuit of power and success through the lens of business and urban development. The trilogy includes The Financier (1912), The Titan (1914), and The Stoic (1947), with each novel contributing to a broader meditation on desire and its consequences.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on Amazon1912 · 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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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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Buy on AmazonYear 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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What order should I read the Trilogy of desire books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “The Financier”. Start with “The Financier.”
How many books are in the Trilogy of desire series?
We list 3 books by Theodore Dreiser , published between 1912–1914.
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