“The conviction of tragedy that rises out of his [John Dos Passos's] work is the steady protest of a sensitive democratic conscience against the tyranny and the ugliness of society, against the failure of a complete human development under industrial capitalism.”
Quote by Alfred Kazin
Work
ON NATIVE GROUNDS An Interpretation of Modern American Prose Literature
ON NATIVE GROUNDS is a scholarly examination that delves into the intricacies of modern American prose literature, providing insights into the works and authors that have shaped the field. more
Author
Alfred Kazin
Alfred Kazin was an American writer and critic renowned for his literary criticism and memoirs. Born on June 5, 1915, in Brooklyn, New York, he passed away on the same day in 1998. Kazin's writing frequently delved into the intricacies of Jewish-American identity and the American literary landscape. more
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