From the Future to the Past: The Disillusionment of John Dos Passos

The writing of John Dos Passos is examined. The disillusionment within Passos' "Adventures of A Young Man" reflects his aesthetic and political beliefs, in contrast to his earlier works.

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Published in:Studies in American fiction 1998-10, Vol.26 (2), p.237-256
Main Author: Trombold, John
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aesthetics
American literature
Beliefs
Dos Passos, John (1896-1970)
Literary criticism
Novels
Politics
Writers
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Summary:The writing of John Dos Passos is examined. The disillusionment within Passos' "Adventures of A Young Man" reflects his aesthetic and political beliefs, in contrast to his earlier works.
ISSN:0091-8083
2158-5806
2158-5806
2158-415X
DOI:10.1353/saf.1998.0000