Trilogy of desire Books in Order
The Trilogy of desire books in order are 3 books by Theodore Dreiser, published 1912 to 1947. Start with The Financier (1912).
- Books
- 6
- Published
- 1912 to 1947
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Reading order
The Trilogy of desire books in the order to read them, with the year each first appeared.
- 1The Financier1912
- 2The Titan1914
- 3The Stoic1947
Editions we track
| No. | Cover | Book | Year | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | The Financier | 1912 | – | |
| – | The Financier | 1912 | – | |
| – | The Titan First | 1914 | – | |
| – | The Titan | 1936 | – | |
| – | The Stoic | 1947 | – | |
| – | The Stoic | 1947 | – |
About Trilogy of desire
The Trilogy of Desire is Theodore Dreiser's three-novel portrait of the financier Frank Algernon Cowperwood, a character modelled on the American streetcar magnate Charles Yerkes. The Financier was published by Harper & Brothers in 1912; Harper rejected the sequel, so The Titan appeared from John Lane in 1914. Dreiser died before finishing The Stoic, and the final volume, with closing pages assembled by his widow Helen, was published by Doubleday in 1947. World Publishing issued the three novels together in a single 1972 volume.
Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Trilogy of desire books in?
Start with The Financier (1912), then The Titan and The Stoic. The full list on this page gives every book in order with its first edition year.
How many Trilogy of desire books are there?
We list 3 books in the Trilogy of desire series, from 1912 to 1947.
What is the first Trilogy of desire book?
The Financier, first published in 1912, is the first book in the Trilogy of desire series.
Where these facts come from
- Trilogy of Desire, Wikipedia (en.wikipedia.org)
- The Financier, Wikipedia (en.wikipedia.org)
- The Titan (novel), Wikipedia (en.wikipedia.org)
- The Stoic, Wikipedia (en.wikipedia.org)
Every fact on this page was checked against the sources listed. Checked 26 October 2026. Reviewed by Harriet Ellis; read how we check facts.
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