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  • Manhattan Transfer

    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 ... Read more

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  • Manhattan Transfer

    John Dos Passos's 'Manhattan Transfer' presents a vivid, kaleidoscopic portrayal of early 20th-century New York City, capturing its frenetic energy and diverse inhabitants. Utilizing a modernist narrative style that intertwines stream-of-consciousness techniques with cinematic montage, Dos Passos masterfully evokes the complex socio-political climate of the time. Through a series of interconnected ... Read more

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  • U.S.A.

    The Complete Trilogy [The 42nd Parallel, 1919, and The Big Money]

    Series series U.S.A. Trilogy
    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 ... Read more

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  • Eight Harvard Poets

    Capturing the Essence of Modernist American Poetry

    In "Eight Harvard Poets," the collection breathes life into the rich tapestry of early 20th-century American literature, weaving a narrative that is as diverse as it is profound. This anthology encapsulates an eclectic mix of literary styles, emblematic of the significant shifts occurring in poetry of the era. With works spanning from traditional lyricism to avant-garde experimentation, the ... Read more

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  • Audiobook

    N B C University Theater

    Number One

    Narrated by Barry Sullivan ...

    Abridged

    1 hour

    'NBC University Theater’ initially started in Chicago with a remit to bring adaptations of classic novels, usually Anglo-American, to a radio audience.Additionally, if listeners signed up they received college credit to a radio-assisted correspondence course. A study guide, The Handbook of the World's Great Novels, was available for 25 cents.In its later years it also included short stories and ... Read more

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  • Streets of Night

    Navigating Urban Realities: A Fragmented Journey Through Modern City Life

    In "Streets of Night," John Dos Passos intricately weaves a tapestry of urban life in early 20th-century America, capturing the struggles and aspirations of the marginalized. The novel is characterized by its modernist literary style, employing a fragmented narrative structure and vivid imagery that reflect both the chaos and vibrancy of city living. Dos Passos's keen observations and experimental ... Read more

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  • Three Soldiers

    Series series The World At War
    "Three Soldiers" is a novel written in 1921 by the American writer and critic John Dos Passos. It is one of the key American war novels of the First World War, and remains a classic of the realist war novel. ... Read more

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  • The Anglo-Saxon Century and the Unification of the English-Speaking People

    Enriched edition. The Legacy of Anglo-Saxon Influence

    In "The Anglo-Saxon Century and the Unification of the English-Speaking People," John R. Dos Passos crafts a compelling narrative that intricately examines the evolution of Anglo-Saxon identity and its profound implications for English-speaking communities worldwide. Employing a rich, historical style interspersed with analytical depth, Dos Passos explores the socio-political landscapes that have ... Read more

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  • The Classic Collection of John Dos Passos. Illustrated

    Novels. Plays. Poetry

    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 ... Read more

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  • Manhattan Transfer

    ‘Manhattan Transfer,’ considered by many to be John Dos Passos's greatest work, was first published in 1925. There are several separate stories that overlap one another. With these stories, the novel describes the development of urban life that took place in New York City from the Gilded Age to the Jazz Age. It is believed to be one of the most influential books of Dos Passos. The novel presents ... Read more

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  • Three Soldiers

    A grim portrait of World War I army life that set the standard for Hemingway, Mailer, and other acclaimed chroniclers of warfare.They come to the army from different Americas: Fuselli, a San Francisco store clerk bucking for promotion; Chrisfield, a laid-back Indiana farm boy; and Andrews, a Harvard graduate and promising New York City musician. In basic training, they are told it doesn't matter ... Read more

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  • Manhattan Transfer

    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, ... Read more

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