“It was the ponderous battering ram of his novels that opened the way through the genteel reticences of American nineteenth-century fiction. . . Without [Theodore] Dreiser's treading out a path for naturalism none of us would have had a chance to publish.”
Quote by John Dos Passos
Work
The Best Times: An Informal Memoir
This memoir offers an intimate look into the author's life, highlighting a series of significant and joyful events that have shaped their personal narrative. more
Author
John Dos Passos
John Dos Passos was an American novelist born on January 14, 1896, and died on September 28, 1970. His works are known for their unique narrative style and profound insights into the realities of American society. more
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