Theodore Dreiser - The Financier: "The true meaning of money yet remains to be popularly explained and comprehended"

Theodore Dreiser, born in 1871 in Indiana, was a prominent American novelist and journalist whose early career included writing for major newspapers and interviewing influential figures. His controversial first novel, Sister Carrie, initially faced poor sales but later gained acclaim as a significant urban novel. Dreiser's notable work, An American Tragedy, delves into themes of ambition and societal pressures. A committed socialist and later a member of the Communist Party, he actively fought against censorship and explored political issues through nonfiction. He passed away in 1945.