The Financier: Book Guide, Author and Facts
The Financier by Theodore Dreiser — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

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).
Quick facts about The Financier
- Title: The Financier
- Author: Theodore Dreiser
- First published: 1912
- Genre: classics, literature, capitalists and financiers
- OpenLibrary ID: OL100237W
Where to read The Financier
The Financier by Theodore Dreiser is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Financier about?
The Financier is a novel by Theodore Dreiser, based on real-life streetcar tycoon Charles Yerkes.
Who wrote The Financier?
The Financier was written by Theodore Dreiser.
When was The Financier published?
The Financier was first published in 1912.



