John Dos Passos

Novelist and playwright of U.S.A.

John Dos Passos - Novelist and playwright of U.S.A.
Born

January 14th, 1896
129 years ago

Died

September 28th, 1970
54 years ago — 74 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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An American novelist, poet, and playwright, contributed significantly to modern American literature. Wrote the U.S.A. trilogy, which includes the notable works The 42nd Parallel, 1919, and The Big Money. His writings often explored social and political themes and incorporated innovative narrative techniques. In addition to fiction, created works for the stage and engaged in social activism throughout his career.

Wrote the U.S.A. trilogy

Explored social and political themes

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