Dos Passos: Travel Books and Other Writings

As one of the latest additions to the American writers series, Library of America has published "Travel Books and Other Writings: 1916-1941," by John Dos Passos. As the publisher explains, "During the years of his emergence as a major American novelist, John Dos Passos traveled widely in Europe, the Middle East, Mexico, and the United States, witnessing many of the tumultuous political, social, and cultural events of the early 20th century and recording his changing response to them." In this collection, Dos Passos mixes poetry and prose, intermingling eating and drinking with laughter and conversation. He was in many ways the voice of a generation, depicting the troubles, tragedies, and joys of existence in the early 20th century. Read the complete review, and then find more books by John Dos Passos. Join our discussion about "Living & Books."