Surely deserving of a place among the great novels of the city of New York. Dos Passos’s high-speed interborough epic, published in 1925, darts kinetically between decades, class strata and neighborhoods, painting a vivid portrait of a metropolis and its metamorphoses.
— TomJohn 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.
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