The Financier

Style and Technique

«The Financier» is the first book in the trilogy about Frank Cowperwood, written by Theodore Dreiser. It meticulously describes the life and career of Frank Cowperwood, starting from his early years in Philadelphia and his initial steps in the financial world. Dreiser immerses the reader in the world of American capitalism at the end of the 19th century, focusing on the psychology of the characters, their aspirations, and moral choices. The language of the book is rich and detailed, with the author using complex descriptive constructions to fully reveal the figures of his characters and the setting of that era. Dreiser spares no detail in describing both the material world and the psychological portrait of the main character and secondary characters. The style of the novel is realistic, and its themes include an analysis of the American Dream, greed, power, and moral decay, viewed through the lens of financial machinations and the struggle for survival in the ruthless world of business. The narrative structure is linear and thoroughly traces Frank Cowperwood's life journey, allowing the reader to delve into his rises and falls.