An "expressionistic picture of New York" (New York Times) in the 1920s that reveals the lives of wealthy power brokers and struggling immigrants alike. From Fourteenth Street to the Bowery, Delmonico's to the underbelly of the city waterfront, Dos Passos chronicles the lives of characters struggling to become a part of modernity before they are destroyed by it.

John Dos Passos's second novel, Three Soldiers, was published in 1921 after many rejections from publishers and censorship squabbles. The novel, which was hailed as a masterpiece on its original publication, stands as one of the most grimly honest portraits of World War I. This anti-war novel focuses on three soldiers, Fuselli, an Italian American store clerk from San Francisco; Chrisfield, a farm boy from Indiana; and Andrews, a musically gifted...

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 modern life...

Beginning with the assassination of McKinley and ending with the defeat of the League of Nations by the United States Senate, the twenty-year period covered by John Dos Passos in this lucid and fascinating narrative changed the whole destiny of America. This is the story of the war we won and the peace we lost, told with a clear historical perspective and a warm interest in the remarkable people who guided the United States through one of the most...

Chuck Crawford es político de profesión, sureño, tramposo y adúltero. Dos Passos retrata al político populista que inspiraría «Todos los hombres del rey» de Penn Warren. Homer T. Crawford es un auténtico animal político. Es número uno en popularidad, contactos y favores. Número uno también en corrupción, demagogia y escándalos privados. Con la ayuda de un asesor de campaña, consigue el cargo de senador y pronto aspirará a la presidencia...

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...

Though best known as a novelist, Dos Passos was also a talented poet, as this 1922 volume of travel poems demonstrates. The contents are: "Winter in Castile," "Nights at Bassano," "Vagones de Tercera," "Quai de la Tournelle," "On Foreign Travel," and "Phases of the Moon."

Tyler Spotswood, an alcoholic campaign manager, helps elect a corrupt Southern politician to the U.S. Senate. When his boss, Chuck Crawford aka "Number One," pins a scandal on Spotswood, Tyler is too drunk to blow the whistle. Number One draws many comparisons to Robert Penn Warren's All the King's Men. Crawford reminds many of Louisiana politician Huey Long, a figure studied in person by Dos Passos.

Before John Dos Passos enjoys fame as a chronicler and critic of American society, he wins recognition for command of aesthetics. Orient Express, a memoir of the author's travels through Eastern Europe, the Near East, and the Middle East, focuses on sights, sounds, and smells rather than plot or character. Dos Passos applies his instincts as a painter to mountain ranges and grimy alleyways, finding beauty everywhere. His tour extends from Tiflis,...