The Titan

Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century America, this novel continues the story of Frank Cowperwood, a ruthless businessman inspired by real-life tycoon Charles Yerkes. As a sequel to The Financier, it delves into themes of ambition and the moral complexities of capitalism. Originally part of a single manuscript, its rejection for realism led to its publication in 1914 by John Lane. The Titan forms part of Dreiser's Trilogy of Desire, which explores the darker aspects of the American dream.