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"The Financier"는 실제로 1912년에 처음 출판된 Theodore Dreiser의 소설이다. 이 책은 "The Trilogy of Desire"라고 통칭되는 Dreiser의 소설 3부작 중 첫 번째 책이며, "The Titan"과 "The Stoic"이 있다.

19세기 후반 미국을 배경으로 한 "The Financier"는 재능 있고 야심찬 금융가이자 비즈니스와 금융계에서 두각을 나타내는 Frank Cowperwood의 이야기를 담고 있다. 소설은 금융 시장의 복잡성을 탐색하고, 부와 권력을 축적하며, 성공 추구에 내재된 윤리적 딜레마와 도덕적 타협에 직면하는 Cowperwood의 경력을 중심으로 전개된다.
Dreiser의 Cowperwood 묘사는 복잡하고 다면적이며, 그를 부와 영향력에 대한 끊임없는 열망에 의해 행동하는 역동적이고 추진력 있는 인물이다. 소설은 돈의 부패한 영향력, 자본주의의 도덕적 모호함, 야망과 도덕성 사이의 상호 작용과 같은 주제를 다루고 있다.


"The Financier" is actually a novel by Theodore Dreiser, first published in 1912. This book is the first in Dreiser's trilogy of novels, collectively known as "The Trilogy of Desire", which also includes "The Titan" and "The Stoic".

Set in late 19th century America, "The Financier" tells the story of Frank Cowperwood, a talented and ambitious financier who rose to prominence in the world of business and finance. The novel revolves around Cowperwood's career as he navigates the complexities of financial markets, accumulates wealth and power, and confronts the ethical dilemmas and moral compromises inherent in the pursuit of success.
Dreiser's portrayal of Cowperwood is complex and multifaceted, making him a dynamic and driven character driven by an insatiable desire for wealth and influence. The novel addresses themes such as the corrupting influence of money, the moral ambiguity of capitalism, and the interplay between ambition and morality.

Summary
The Philadelphia into which Frank Algernon Cowperwood was born was a city of two hundred and fifty thousand and more. It was set with handsome parks, notable buildings, and crowded with historic memories. Many of the things that we and he knew later were not then in existence?the telegraph, telephone, express company, ocean steamer, city delivery of mails. There were no postage-stamps or registered letters. The street car had not arrived. In its place were hosts of omnibuses, and for longer travel the slowly developing railroad system still largely connected by canals.

Contents
Chapter I. The Philadelphia into which Frank Algernon Cowperwood
Chapter II. The growth of young Frank Algernon Cowperwood
Chapter III. It was in his thirteenth year that young Cowperwood
Chapter IV. The appearance of Frank Cowperwood at this time was
Chapter V. The following October, having passed his eighteenth year
Chapter VI. The Cowperwood family was by this time established in its new
Chapter VII. In the meantime, his interest in Mrs. Semple had been secretly
Chapter VIII. Cowperwood’s world at this time was of roseate hue
Chapter IX. Cowperwood started in the note brokerage business
Chapter X. The home atmosphere which they established
Chapter XI. It was while the war was on, and after it
Chapter XII. It was to Edward Malia Butler that Cowperwood turned now
Chapter XIII. During all the time that Cowperwood had been building himself
Chapter XIV. The development of Cowperwood as Cowperwood & Co. following
Chapter XV. The plan Cowperwood developed after a few days’ meditation
Chapter XVI. It was not long after the arrangement between Treasurer Stener
Chapter XVII. The days that had been passing brought Frank Cowperwood
Chapter XVIII. The seeds of change?subtle
Chapter XIX. The growth of a passion is a very peculiar thing
Chapter XX. This definite and final understanding having been reached
Chapter XXI. The vagaries of passion! Subtleties! Risks!
Chapter XXII. The services which Cowperwood performed during the ensuing year
Chapter XXIII. Then, after several years of this secret relationship
Chapter XXIV. The condition of the Republican party at this time in Philadelphia
Chapter XXV. The residence of Henry A. Mollenhauer was
Chapter XXVI. Things had changed greatly since last Cowperwood
Chapter XXVII. For the first time in his life Cowperwood felt conscious of
Chapter XXVIII. It was in the face of this very altered situation
Chapter XXIX. But time was not a thing to be had in this emergency
Chapter XXX. There was one development in connection with
Chapter XXXI. The suspension of the banking house of Frank A. Cowperwood & Co.
Chapter XXXII. The necessity of a final conference between Butler
Chapter XXXIII. In the meantime Cowperwood, from what he could see and hear
Chapter XXXIV. The contrasting pictures presented by Cowperwood
Chapter XXXV. As time went on Butler grew more and more puzzled
Chapter XXXVI. The very next day there called at Butler’s office a long
Chapter XXXVII. In spite of Butler’s rage and his determination to do many things
Chapter XXXVIII. The situation which confronted Aileen was really a trying one
Chapter XXXIX. In the meanwhile the day of Cowperwood’s trial
Chapter XL. When Cowperwood came into the crowded courtroom with
Chapter XLI. At two o’clock sharp Dennis Shannon
Chapter XLII. The trial moved on
Chapter XLIII. Since it is the privilege of the lawyer for the defense
Chapter XLIV. Meanwhile the great argument had been begun
Chapter XLV. Say what one will about prison life in general
Chapter XLVI. Meanwhile, in the Butler home the family
Chapter XLVII. Although it was nearly eleven o’clock
Chapter XLVIII. By the time the State Supreme Court
Chapter XLIX. The business of arranging Cowperwood’s sentence for Monday
Chapter L. The arrival of Steger with the information
Chapter LI. Monday came and with it his final departure
Chapter LII. When Cowperwood reached the jail, Jaspers was there
Chapter LIII. The Eastern District Penitentiary of Pennsylvania
Chapter LIV. Those who by any pleasing courtesy of fortune
Chapter LV. In the meanwhile Cowperwood had been transferred to
Chapter LVI. The days passed
Chapter LVII. The time that Cowperwood spent in the Eastern Penitentiary
Chapter LVIII. This matter of the pardon of Cowperwood
Chapter LIX. The banking house of Jay Cooke & Co.