Trilogy of desire Books in Order

novel by Theodore Dreiser

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

Companion & related books

Short-story collections and companion titles in this series.

  • Cover of The Financier

    The Financier

    1912 · Theodore Dreiser

    The Financier is a novel by Theodore Dreiser, inspired by the real-life businessman Charles Yerkes. Dreiser began writing the book in 1911 and…

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  • The Titan

    1914 · Theodore Dreiser

    The Titan is a novel by Theodore Dreiser, published in 1914. It serves as the second part of Dreiser's Trilogy of Desire, following his 1912 novel…

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  • Cover of The stoic

    The stoic

    1947 · Theodore Dreiser

    Stoic is a novel by Theodore Dreiser. It covers the story of the building of the London subway system, based on the real-life tycoon Charles Yerkes.

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Trilogy of desire books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with the first book.

How many books are in the Trilogy of desire series?

We list 3 books by Theodore Dreiser , published between 1912–1947.

Where can I buy the Trilogy of desire books?

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