John DOS Passos

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Streets Of Night

Beschreibung

Streets of Night is a novel by John Dos Passos, set in the early 1900s in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and focuses on the lives of two college students, Fanshaw and Cham. The story revolves around their experiences with women, particularly with Phoebe Sweeting and her friend, both of whom are chorus girls. Cham convinces Fanshaw to accompany him on a double date with Phoebe and her friend, despite Fanshaw's reluctance. They spend the day together, canoeing, picnicking, and visiting a hotel. Fanshaw is uncomfortable with the situation, but Cham insists that everything is innocent and that the girls are respectable. As the day progresses, Fanshaw becomes more and more disillusioned with the world around him, feeling trapped by the expectations of his social class and the narrow-mindedness of his peers. He struggles to reconcile his own desires and values with the society in which he lives. The novel explores themes of class, gender, and sexuality, as well as the tension between tradition and modernity. It is a portrait of a particular time and place but also speaks to universal human experiences of love, loss, and disillusionment.

Autor

John Dos Passos (1896-1970) was an influential American novelist, playwright and journalist known for his modernist approach and social commentary. His works often reflect his deep concern with social issues and his critique of contemporary society. U.S.A. Trilogy: Perhaps his most celebrated work, the trilogy comprises The 42nd Parallel (1930), 1919 (1932), and The Big Money (1936). The trilogy is known for its ambitious scope, innovative narrative techniques and its portrayal of American life and politics in the early 20th century. One Man's Initiation-1917: This novel offers a personal and modernist perspective on World War I, exploring the psychological impact of combat and the anti-war sentiment. Manhattan Transfer (1925): A novel that portrays the life of New York City through a series of interlocking stories, reflecting the chaos and complexity of urban life. Dos Passos's works often explore themes of social justice, political activism, and the impact of historical events on individual lives. His modernist style is characterized by experimental narrative techniques, including the use of montage and fragmented narrative structures. John Dos Passo's remains a significant figure in American literature for his contributions to modernist fiction and his innovative narrative techniques. His works offer a critical and often unflinching view of American society and history making him a key figure in the literary canon of the 20th century.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double 9 Books LLP
• Seitenzahl: 178
• Erscheinungstermin: 3. Januar 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 10mm
• Gewicht: 234g
• ISBN-13: 9789357486026
• ISBN-10: 935748602X
• Artikelnr.: 67775172