Manhattan Transfer

Manhattan Transfer - Hardcover

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Manhattan Transfer

Manhattan Transfer - Hardcover

by John Dos Passos
$48.89
Sale price  $48.89 Regular price 

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John Dos Passos's "Manhattan Transfer" captures the relentless energy and dramatic social shifts of early 20th-century New York City. This landmark of literary modernism explores the sprawling metropolis of Manhattan and its impact on the lives of its inhabitants. A panoramic vision of urban life, the novel chronicles a city in constant flux, reflecting the hopes, dreams, and disillusionments of a generation caught in the whirlwind of change.

Dos Passos paints a vivid portrait of a historical moment, revealing the human cost of progress and the challenges of adapting to a rapidly evolving world. "Manhattan Transfer" remains a powerful and enduring testament to the allure and alienation of the modern city, offering a timeless exploration of the forces that shape our lives and the enduring search for meaning in a world transformed. A meticulously prepared print edition of this essential work of American fiction.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

ISBN9781023505468
Author John Dos Passos
PublisherAnson Street Press
GenreLiterature
FormatHardcover
PublishedMarch 2025
LanguageENG- English
Pages290
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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About John 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. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

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