- EAN13
- 9782385822712
- Éditeur
- Quick Read
- Date de publication
- 24/04/2024
- Langue
- anglais
- Fiches UNIMARC
- S'identifier
Livre numérique
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Aide EAN13 : 9782385822712
- Fichier EPUB, libre d'utilisation
- Fichier Mobipocket, libre d'utilisation
- Lecture en ligne, lecture en ligne
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Discover a new way to read classics with Quick Read.
This Quick Read edition includes both the full text and a summary for each
chapter.
\- Reading time of the complete text: about 18 hours
\- Reading time of the summarized text: about 1 hour
"The Financier" is a novel by Theodore Dreiser, inspired by the life of
Charles Yerkes, a streetcar tycoon. The story follows Frank Cowperwood, who
starts his financial journey by making a profitable deal with soap and later
becomes involved in investment and misuse of municipal funds. The Great
Chicago Fire leads to his bankruptcy and exposure, and he attempts to avoid
jail time through intimidation. The novel includes historical references to
figures like Abraham Lincoln and events such as the Battle of Gettysburg.
Dreiser modeled the main character after Charles Yerkes and alludes to various
artworks and musical preferences of the characters. The book also references
literary works like "Jane Eyre" and "Macbeth." Overall, "The Financier"
provides a captivating portrayal of financial intrigue and historical context.
This Quick Read edition includes both the full text and a summary for each
chapter.
\- Reading time of the complete text: about 18 hours
\- Reading time of the summarized text: about 1 hour
"The Financier" is a novel by Theodore Dreiser, inspired by the life of
Charles Yerkes, a streetcar tycoon. The story follows Frank Cowperwood, who
starts his financial journey by making a profitable deal with soap and later
becomes involved in investment and misuse of municipal funds. The Great
Chicago Fire leads to his bankruptcy and exposure, and he attempts to avoid
jail time through intimidation. The novel includes historical references to
figures like Abraham Lincoln and events such as the Battle of Gettysburg.
Dreiser modeled the main character after Charles Yerkes and alludes to various
artworks and musical preferences of the characters. The book also references
literary works like "Jane Eyre" and "Macbeth." Overall, "The Financier"
provides a captivating portrayal of financial intrigue and historical context.
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