John Dos Passos Books in Order

John Roderigo Dos Passos is a celebrated American novelist and artist. He excelled academically at The Choate School in Connecticut, later embarking on a formative tour through France, England, Italy, Greece, and the Middle East to study classical art, architecture, and literature. Dos Passos attended Harvard University, graduating in 1916, and continued his studies in Spain. He volunteered for the Norton-Harjes Ambulance Corps in 1917, serving alongside E.E. Cummings and Robert Hillyer. Considered a prominent figure of the Lost Generation, Dos Passos published his debut novel, One Man's Initiation: 1917, in 1920, followed by the antiwar story Three Soldiers, which garnered significant recognition. His 1925 novel, Manhattan Transfer, a thought-provoking portrayal of life in New York City, solidified his reputation as a masterful storyteller. As his views on the Communist movement evolved, Dos Passos's relationships with notable figures, including Ernest Hemingway and Herbert Matthews, began to deteriorate.