1919

In "1919," the second volume of his U.S.A. trilogy, John Dos Passos delves deeper into the landscape of 20th-century America amidst the chaos of war. Utilizing innovative narrative techniques that revolutionized writing, he weaves a rich tapestry of modern life through the experiences of characters like a Chicago minister's daughter, a naive Texan girl, a young poet, and a radical Jewish figure. Readers will encounter historical figures such as Woodrow Wilson and Theodore Roosevelt as they navigate this tumultuous period.