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

  • #1
    A Traveler At Forty(1913)
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  • #2
    Twelve Men(1919)
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  • #3
    A Book about Myself(1922)
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  • #4
    Dreiser's Russian Diary(1928)
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  • #5
    Harlan Miners Speak: Report on Terrorism in the Kentucky Coal Fields (With: Sherwood Anderson,John Dos Passos)(1932)
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  • #6
    Newspaper Days(1991)
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  • #7
    Dawn(1998)
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  • #8
    50 Great American Short Stories(1963)
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  • #9
    Writing New York(1998)
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    Sister Carrie(1900)
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  • #2
    Jennie Gerhardt(1911)
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  • #3
    The Genius(1915)
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  • #4
    Short Stories(1918)
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  • #5
    An American Tragedy(1925)
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  • #6
    The Bulwark(1946)
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  • #7
    The Hand of the Potter(1918)
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  • #8
    Best Short Stories of Theodore Dreiser(1947)
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  • #9
    Plays of the Natural and the Supernatural(1970)
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  • #10
    Fulfilment and Other Tales of Women and Men(1992)
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  • #11
    The Color of a Great City(1996)
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  • #12
    A Picture and a Criticism of Life(2007)
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  • #13
    Letters to Women(2008)
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  • #14
    Political Writings(2010)
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  • #15
    American Diaries, 1902-1926(2015)
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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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