Theodore Dreiser Books in Order
Theodore Dreiser is a renowned American novelist and journalist, a pioneering figure in the naturalist school. His works are characterized by a focus on characters whose value lies in their unyielding persistence against overwhelming odds, rather than adherence to a moral code. Dreiser's literary situations often draw parallels with natural studies, eschewing traditional tales of choice and agency. Through his writing, he sheds light on the complexities of human existence, revealing the raw, unvarnished aspects of life. As a masterful storyteller, Dreiser crafts narratives that are both poignant and unflinching, offering profound insights into the human condition. His influential works have left an indelible mark on American literature, cementing his place as a literary giant of the 20th century.
Bibliography verified: January 2026
Book Series by Theodore Dreiser
- #1AmazonA Traveler At Forty(1913)
- #2AmazonTwelve Men(1919)
- #3AmazonA Book about Myself(1922)
- #4AmazonDreiser's Russian Diary(1928)
- #5AmazonHarlan Miners Speak: Report on Terrorism in the Kentucky Coal Fields (With: Sherwood Anderson,John Dos Passos)(1932)
- #6AmazonNewspaper Days(1991)
- #7AmazonDawn(1998)
- #8Amazon50 Great American Short Stories(1963)
- #9AmazonWriting New York(1998)
- #1AmazonSister Carrie(1900)
- #2AmazonJennie Gerhardt(1911)
- #3AmazonThe Genius(1915)
- #4AmazonShort Stories(1918)
- #5AmazonAn American Tragedy(1925)
- #6AmazonThe Bulwark(1946)
- #7AmazonThe Hand of the Potter(1918)
- #8AmazonBest Short Stories of Theodore Dreiser(1947)
- #9AmazonPlays of the Natural and the Supernatural(1970)
- #10AmazonFulfilment and Other Tales of Women and Men(1992)
- #11AmazonThe Color of a Great City(1996)
- #12AmazonA Picture and a Criticism of Life(2007)
- #13AmazonLetters to Women(2008)
- #14AmazonPolitical Writings(2010)
- #15AmazonAmerican Diaries, 1902-1926(2015)
About Theodore Dreiser
Theodore Dreiser is a renowned American novelist and journalist, a pioneering figure in the naturalist school. His works are characterized by a focus on characters whose value lies in their unyielding persistence against overwhelming odds, rather than adherence to a moral code. Dreiser's literary situations often draw parallels with natural studies, eschewing traditional tales of choice and agency. Through his writing, he sheds light on the complexities of human existence, revealing the raw, unvarnished aspects of life. As a masterful storyteller, Dreiser crafts narratives that are both poignant and unflinching, offering profound insights into the human condition. His influential works have left an indelible mark on American literature, cementing his place as a literary giant of the 20th century.
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