The Financier
About this book
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. The second part appeared in 1914 as The Titan; the third volume of his Trilogy of Desire was also Dreiser's final novel, The Stoic (1947).
Reader Profile
4.3/5 · 8308 readers · 523 pages · ≈ 9 h 41 m · Challenging
How long does it take to read The Financier?
About ≈ 9 h 41 m — 523 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is The Financier?
523 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is The Financier?
It sits on the Classics, Fiction shelves.
Is The Financier in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in The Financier?
The main characters include Frank Algernon Cowperwood, Mr. Stener, Aileen Butler.
Where does The Financier take place?
It is set in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Who wrote The Financier?
Theodore Dreiser.
Where can I read The Financier online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library