John Roderigo Dos Passos
John Dos Passos (1896-1970) was born in Chicago and graduated from Harvard in 1916. His service as an ambulance driver in Europe at the end of World War I led him to write "Three Soldiers" in 1919. A prolific travel writer, biographer, playwright, and novelist, he is an American classic of the twentieth century.
John Dos Passos (1896-1970) was born in Chicago and graduated from Harvard in 1916. His service as an ambulance driver in Europe at the end of World War I led him to write "Three Soldiers" in 1919. A prolific travel writer, biographer, playwright, and novelist, he is an American classic of the twentieth century. See less
John Roderigo Dos Passos's Featured Books
John Roderigo Dos Passos book reviews
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Three Soldiers
WWI from an enlisted mans point of view
Interesting and good read of an enlisted mans point of view of WWI. Reminds me a bit of "Good solider Svek" without the humor. Read More
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The 42nd Parallel
MUST READ
by Leslie M, Apr 14, 2011
Anyone interested in how we got to where are now in our country should read the USA triology for a lesson in how far we have fallen backwards. This triology chronical the turn of the 20th century ... Read More
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Three Soldiers
best novel i've read in a while
by CARLOS V, Oct 24, 2012
the prose is so efficient and clean. the characters are vivid, complex, natural. it's a difficult read in the sense that it is starkly real. this isn't the typical war novel as it's about people more ... Read More
