“We're headed for collapse, if you want my opinion, Missy. I can see it in the fallin' off of the quality of vagrants. There was atime you could find real good company in almost any jungle you'd pick, men who could talk, men who'd read a book now and then; and now, what do you find, a lot of dirty little guttersnipes no decent tramp would want to associate with. Well, it's been that way all through history.”
Quote by John Dos Passos
Work
Three Plays: The Garbage Man, Airways, Inc., Fortune Heights
This volume includes three distinct plays, each with its own unique storyline and ensemble of characters, exploring various themes and social contexts. 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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