The Titan (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A Gilded Age Saga of Chicago Street Railways, Political Corruption, Financial Speculation, and Robber Baron AmbitionBy Theodore Dreiser
Length23h 52m
About this audiobook
The Titan, the second novel in Theodore Dreiser's "Trilogy of Desire," continues the rise of Frank Cowperwood after the scandals of The Financier, relocating his ambitions to the booming, corruptible energies of late-nineteenth-century Chicago. Dreiser renders the worlds of street railways, municipal politics, finance, and sexual intrigue in a dense naturalist style, at once documentary and psychologically probing. The novel belongs to the great American tradition of social realism, exposing capitalism not as abstraction but as appetite, system, and spectacle. Dreiser, born in Indiana in 1871 to a poor and unstable family, was deeply marked by economic insecurity and by the brutal hierarchies of modern urban life. His journalism sharpened his eye for social fact, while his reading in evolutionary theory and determinism shaped his belief that individuals are driven by forces larger than moral intention. Cowperwood reflects Dreiser's fascination with magnates who combined artistic daring, erotic restlessness, and predatory will. Readers interested in American realism, the history of capitalism, or morally ambiguous protagonists will find The Titan indispensable. It is demanding, expansive, and unsentimental, yet richly rewarding as a study of power's seductions and costs.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreLiterary Classics, General Fiction
Length23 hrs 52 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJun 17, 2018
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Titan (Annotated)
2Introduction
3Synopsis
4Historical Context
5Author Biography
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6Chapter I: The New City
7Chapter II: A Reconnoiter
8Chapter III: A Chicago Evening
9Chapter IV: Peter Laughlin & Co.
10Chapter V: Concerning A Wife And Family
11Chapter VI: The New Queen of the Home
12Chapter VII: Chicago Gas
13Chapter VIII: Now This is Fighting
14Chapter IX: In Search of Victory
15Chapter X: A Test
16Chapter XI: The Fruits of Daring
17Chapter XII: A New Retainer
18Chapter XIII: The Die is Cast
19Chapter XIV: Undercurrents
20Chapter XV: A New Affection
21Chapter XVI: A Fateful Interlude
22Chapter XVII: An Overture to Conflict
23Chapter XVIII: The Clash
24Chapter XIX: “Hell Hath No Fury —”
25Chapter XX: “Man and Superman”
26Chapter XXI: A Matter of Tunnels
27Chapter XXII: Street-railways at Last
28Chapter XXIII: The Power of the Press
29Chapter XXIV: The Coming of Stephanie Platow
30Chapter XXV: Airs from the Orient
31Chapter XXVI: Love and War
32Chapter XXVII: A Financier Bewitched
33Chapter XXVIII: The Exposure of Stephanie
34Chapter XXIX: A Family Quarrel
35Chapter XXX: Obstacles
36Chapter XXXI: Untoward Disclosures
37Chapter XXXII: A Supper Party
38Chapter XXXIII: Mr. Lynde to the Rescue
39Chapter XXXIV: Enter Hosmer Hand
40Chapter XXXV: A Political Agreement
41Chapter XXXVI: An Election Draws Near
42Chapter XXXVII: Aileen’s Revenge
43Chapter XXXVIII: An Hour of Defeat
44Chapter XXXIX: The New Administration
45Chapter XL: A Trip to Louisville
46Chapter XLI: The Daughter of Mrs. Fleming
47Chapter XLII: F. A. Cowperwood, Guardian
48Chapter XLIII: The Planet Mars
49Chapter XLIV: A Franchise Obtained
50Chapter XLV: Changing Horizons
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