Passos, John Dos
Manhattan Transfer (Warbler Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781954525634
- author:
- Passos, John Dos
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Warbler Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 342
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 14 x 1.9 centimetres (0.4
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Classics, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
John Dos Passos's Manhattan Transfer is a landmark work of modernist fiction that vividly portrays the American dream. Set against the vibrant backdrop of 1920s New York City, this sweeping tale follows the overlapping lives of four principal characters.
The novel is a rich tapestry of descriptions, conversations, music, and shifting perspectives, which come together to create a portrait of New York City that feels alive. Through its narrative collage, Dos Passos explores the profits and perils of the American dream, offering a nuanced and thought-provoking portrayal of life in the city.
Considered by many to be Dos Passos's greatest novel, Manhattan Transfer is a masterpiece of modernist fiction that continues to appeal to readers with its innovative storytelling and vivid portrayal of urban life.
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