John Dos Passos
John Dos Passos was a radical formal innovator who incorporated newsreel clips, biographies, and stream of consciousness into his USA Trilogy. His work painted a sweeping panoramic portrait of American society in the early twentieth century.
Works
- U.S.A. TrilogyTrilogy depicting American life and society during the early twentieth century
- Manhattan TransferNovel about the collision of dreams and realities in New York City life
- Three SoldiersNovel about American soldiers' experiences and disillusionment during World War I
- Streets of NightNovel depicting artistic struggles and bohemian life in early twentieth century Boston
- The 42nd ParallelFirst novel in trilogy following characters across America in 1906