“The mind of a generation is its speech. A writer makes aspects of that speech enduring by putting them in print. He whittles at the words and phrases of today and makes of them forms to set the mind of tomorrow's generation. That's history. A writer who writes straight is the architect of history.”
Quote by John Dos Passos
Work
John Dos Passos: the major nonfictional prose
This volume brings together a selection of John Dos Passos's significant nonfictional writings, offering readers insight into his thought and his exploration of various subjects across different periods of his career. 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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