This gorgeous new paperback edition collects the three volumes of John Dos Passos’s acclaimed U.S.A. trilogy, a foundational work of 20th-century American literature named one of the best books of the twentieth century by the Modern Library, and a "linguistically adventurous national portrait for a precarious age—his, and ours" (The New Yorker).The U.S.A. trilogy, comprised of the novels The 42nd Parallel, 1919, and The Big M...

Step into the bustling streets of New York City with "Manhattan Transfer" by John Dos Passos, a sweeping epic that captures the pulse and passion of urban life in the early 20th century.Follow a cast of diverse characters as they navigate the vibrant tapestry of Manhattan, from the glittering heights of the skyscrapers to the shadowy alleyways of the Lower East Side. Through Dos Passos' kaleidoscopic prose, readers are immersed in the sights, sounds, and sensations of the city th...

Manhattan Transfer, considered to be one of Dos Passos' most important works, describes the development of urban life in New York City from the Gilded Age to the Jazz Age as told through a series of overlapping individual stories, primarily, of four people living in Manhattan from the 1890s to the late 1920s. The book attacks the consumerism and social indifference of contemporary urban life, portraying a Manhattan that is merciless yet teeming with energy and restlessness. The book shows ...

The 42nd Parallel is the first novel in John Dos Passos’ acclaimed U.S.A. Trilogy, marking a revolutionary moment in American literature. Published in 1930, it captures the turbulent social, political, and economic landscape of the United States during the early 20th century, offering a vivid portrait of a nation in transformation. The novel follows a diverse cast of characters, including ambitious workers, struggling immigrants, and influential figures, whose lives intersect in ways that ...

This comprehensive anthology brings together the rich and diverse works of John Dos Passos, one of America's most significant literary figures of the 20th century. The collection features a wide array of his novels, plays, and poetry, showcasing the depth and versatility of his writing. Known for his innovative narrative techniques and keen social commentary, Dos Passos explores the complexities of American life through his distinctive prose and compelling characters. The illustrated editi...

This comprehensive collection brings together the literary genius of John Dos Passos, one of the most influential American writers of the 20th century. Spanning novels, plays, poetry, and non-fiction, it captures the breadth and depth of his exploration of American society, politics, and culture. At the heart of the collection is the U.S.A. Trilogy, a landmark series that blends innovative narrative techniques with vivid social commentary, painting a panoramic picture of America in the ear...

"It is not simply that [Dos Passos] has a keen eye for people, but that he has a keen eye for so many different kinds of people."— The New York TimesMarking the end of "one of the most ambitious projects that an American novelist has ever undertaken" ( Time), The Big Money brings us back to America after the Great War, a nation on the upswing. Industrialism booms. The stock market surges. Lindbergh takes his solo flight. Henry Ford makes automobil...

This selective history of Portugal reflects the author’s fascination with his own Portuguese/Madeiran heritage. The work tracks the nation’s rise and fall as a world power, drawing from the author’s travels and archival research.“Dos Passos,” writes historian J. H. Plumb, “brings to his material a novelist’s acute eye for human character and a narrative skill that any historian might envy; and he has produced one of the most readable books on the subject that I know.”

In 'Three Soldiers' by John Dos Passos, the reader is immersed in the harrowing experiences of three American soldiers during World War I. Written in a naturalistic style, the novel vividly depicts the soldiers' disillusionment and struggles against the backdrop of the brutalities of war. Dos Passos' fragmented narrative technique reflects the chaotic nature of war and the fractured psyches of the soldiers, making the novel a poignant commentary on the human cost of conflict. The themes of...

John Dos Passos’ ground breaking novel Manhattan Transfer is a landmark literary achievement. The book attacks the consumerism and social indifference of contemporary American urban life, portraying a Manhattan that is merciless yet teeming with energy, restlessness, and possibilities that too few will ultimately share. Manhattan Transfer was inspired in part by James Joyce's Ulysses and T. S. Eliot's The Waste Land. In it we meet a large ensemble cast of characters who are struggling, fai...

The scene is the end of the Gilded Age in New York City. Ellen Thatcher is a young girl who aspires to be an actress. Young Jimmy Herf returns after years abroad, and rejects business school, becoming a reporter. George Baldwin is a lawyer who wins a big case, but continues to struggle to grow his business, eventually entering politics. The novel weaves the lives of these characters together throughout the narrative.*Manhattan Transfer* also has a good number minor characters, some...

With 1919, the second volume of his U.S.A. trilogy, John Dos Passos continues his "vigorous and sweeping panorama of twentieth-century America" (Forum), lauded on publication of the first volume not only for its scope, but also for its groundbreaking style.Again, employing a host of experimental devices that would inspire a whole new generation of writers to follow, Dos Passos captures the many textures, flavors, and background noises of ...