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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

    $12.99 USD

  • The 42nd Parallel

    Series Book 1 - U.S.A. Trilogy
    A "linguistically adventurous national portrait for a precarious age," the first novel in the USA Trilogy captures American life in the early twentieth century ( The New Yorker ).Named among the best books of the twentieth century by the Modern Library, the U.S.A. Trilogy vividly portrays American men and women—both fictional and biographical—as they navigate a world transformed by war, ... Read more

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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

    $2.99 USD

  • The Big Money

    Series Book 3 - U.S.A. Trilogy
    "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. ... Read more

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  • 1919

    Volume Two of the U.S.A. Trilogy

    Series Book 2 - U.S.A. Trilogy
    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 ... 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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  • 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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  • Manhattan Transfer

    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' ... 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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  • 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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  • 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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