In Titan the story follows the life of Albano von Armuth a young man who is orphaned at a young age and grows up to become an artist. The novel is set in the fictitious German town of Haina and spans several decades from Albano's childhood to his adulthood. As Albano navigates the ups and downs of life he encounters various characters and experiences that shape his worldview and identity. He grapples with questions of love friendship art philosophy and the meaning of existence all against the backdrop of a rapidly changing world.