The Titan: A Struggle for Power
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In Theodore Dreiser's gripping tale, we follow the ambitious Frank Cowperwood as he arrives in Chicago with his new wife, Aileen. Driven by the desire for power and wealth, Cowperwood sets his sights on dominating the city's street-railway system. With shrewd political maneuvering and the backing of influential allies like John J. McKenty, he quickly dismantles his opponents, leaving a trail of financial ruin. However, as Cowperwood's ambitions grow, so does the scrutiny from Chicago's elite. Once welcomed into high society, the couple soon faces backlash when Cowperwood's past in Philadelphia is revealed. As societal pressures mount, Aileen discovers her husband's infidelities, leading to a tumultuous relationship marked by betrayal and conflict. This novel explores themes of ambition, morality, and the complexities of personal relationships against the backdrop of a rapidly changing city. Dive into the world of ambition and downfall, where every choice shapes the future.
Titan offers a vivid portrayal of early 20th-century America, filled with rich characters and intricate social dynamics.
- 64 Chapters
- 22 hr 16 min Total runtime
- English Language
- Books, Fiction, Drama Genres
- 7 Jul 2026 Published
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10:40
Chapter 1: The New City
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19:01
Chapter 2: A Reconnotier
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15:41
Chapter 3: A Chicago Evening
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14:42
Chapter 4: Peter Laughlin & Co.
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9:27
Chapter 5: Concerning A New Wife And Family
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20:28
Chapter 6: The New Queen of the Home
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17:26
Chapter 7: Chicago Gas
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15:58
Chapter 8: Now This is Fighting
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30:18
Chapter 9: In Search of Victory
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20:04
Chapter 10: A Test
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18:49
Chapter 11: The Fruits of Daring
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25:16
Chapter 12: A New Retainer
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30:48
Chapter 13: The Die is Cast
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33:32
Chapter 14: Undercurrents
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16:13
Chapter 15: A New Affection
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24:50
Chapter 16: A Fateful Interlude
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10:48
Chapter 17: An Overture to Conflict
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29:28
Chapter 18: The Clash
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16:07
Chapter 19: "Hell Hath No Fury--"
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13:29
Chapter 20: "Man and Superman"
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27:07
Chapter 21: A Matter of Tunnels
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19:42
Chapter 22: Street-railways at Last
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34:14
Chapter 23: The Power of the Press
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23:13
Chapter 24: The Coming of Stephanie Platow
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11:51
Chapter 25: Airs from the Orient
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25:47
Chapter 26: Love and War
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16:58
Chapter 27: A Financier Bewitched
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22:29
Chapter 28: The Exposure of Stephanie
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23:05
Chapter 29: A Family Quarrel
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19:10
Chapter 30: Obstacles
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17:39
Chapter 31: Untoward Disclosures
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24:42
Chapter 32: A Supper Party
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17:14
Chapter 33: Mr. Lynde to the Rescue
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22:18
Chapter 34: Enter Hosmer Hand
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22:50
Chapter 35: A Political Agreement
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12:44
Chapter 36: An Election Draws Near
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27:46
Chapter 37: Aileen's Revenge
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30:00
Chapter 38: An Hour of Defeat
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23:17
Chapter 39: The New Adminisrtration
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22:24
Chapter 40: A Trip to Louisville
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12:30
Chapter 41: The Daughter of Mrs. Fleming
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17:43
Chapter 42: F. A. Cowperwood, Guardian
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25:19
Chapter 43: The Planet Mars
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16:44
Chapter 44: A Franchise Obtained
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21:08
Chapter 45: Changing Horizons
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21:43
Chapter 46: Depths and Heights
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29:28
Chapter 47: American Match
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28:37
Chapter 48: Panic
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32:43
Chapter 49: Mount Olympus
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16:50
Chapter 50: A New York Mansion
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29:26
Chapter 51: The Revival of Hattie Star
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14:15
Chapter 52: Behind the Arras
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22:37
Chapter 53: A Declaration of Love
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30:50
Chapter 54: Wanted--Fifty-year Franchises
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22:46
Chapter 55: Cowperwoood and the Governor
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20:37
Chapter 56: The Ordeal of Berenice
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31:11
Chapter 57: Aileen's Last Card
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18:51
Chapter 58: A Marauder Upon the Commonwealth
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18:38
Chapter 59: Capital and Public Rights
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15:50
Chapter 60: The Net
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36:19
Chapter 61: The Cataclysm
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7:25
Chapter 62: The Recompense
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6:26
Chapter 63: In Retrospect
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0:48
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