Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers Midcentury enjoys fifteen weeks as a New York Times bestseller Wall Street Journal calls it “…a sudden infusion and heightening of all his many skills as novelist, poet and dramatic narrator of historical fact. John Dos Passos (1896–1970) was born in Chicago and graduated from Harvard in 1916.His service as an ambulance driver in Europe at the end of World War I led him to write Three Soldiers in 1919, the first in a series of works that established him as one of the most prolific, inventive, and influential American writers of the twentieth century. Dos Passos continued writing fiction and in 1962 published Mid-Century, a follow-up to U.S.A., only now the villains were on the left—especially labor leaders like … Share This. "Midcentury" is from Dos Passos pro-right period. Dos Passos used experimental techniques in these novels, incorporating newspaper clippings, autobiography, biography, and fictional realism to paint a vast landscape of American culture during the first decades of the 20th century. Dos Passos est connu pour son œuvre littéraire dans laquelle il commente les événements turbulents du XX e siècle, lui donnant la réputation d'un critique acharné de la politique et du mode de vie américain. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. 1st edition. Midcentury At ThriftBooks, our motto is: Read More, Spend Less. In addition to Dos Passos’s classic kaleidoscopic narrative techniques, the satirical novel features biographical sketches of Douglas MacArthur, Jimmy Hoffa, John L. Lewis, Eleanor Roosevelt, James Dean, and Samuel Goldwyn. Steve Kilby. Midcentury [Dos Passos, John] on Amazon.com. Very Good+ in Good dust jacket. Except for Midcentury (1961), my grandfather John Dos Passos had great trouble selling books and earning critical acclaim with his books after the U.S.A trilogy (1938). At ThriftBooks, our motto is: Read More, Spend Less. He writes about capitalist greed during the Roosevelt administration. Great read so far. The copy I had was from my library and was beautifully laid out with the Newspages on a page of their own. Publication : [Paris] : Gallimard, 1971. John Roderigo Dos Passos, né le 14 janvier 1896 à Chicago et mort le 28 septembre 1970 à Baltimore, est un écrivain et un peintre américain. First Edition. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. Just as Dos Passos's social concerns represent a significant departure from those of the novels of the 1930s, his themes indicate artistic and philosophical maturation. Some critics (especially Gore Vidal) were harsh on this novel because of Dos Passos’s … Des personnages historiques, des Américains célèbres et des personnages imaginaires se croisent ou se suivent ici, et le récit de toutes ces vies finit par composer, suivant un procédé dans lequel Dos Passos excelle, le roman du milieu de siècle. Dos Passos writes bitterly in this later book, compared to the frentic, sometimes irrationally exuberant tone in the. Hello Select your address Deals on fashion. 8. See More. Not well known and out of print. “So many Americans felt that their neighbor had no right to know more than they did.”, National Review's List of Ten Great Conservative Novels, The Debut Novel 'Of Women and Salt' Explores the Force of History. I read this a long time ago - 1973 - i was 27 and pregnant with my first child Indeed I finished it in hospital. JDP's early work was far better. Although this book is a novel in the fullest sense of the word, we have called it a contemporary chronicle and believe it to be a marvelous ripening of the new form that Dos Passos has brought to readers of books. Yet, contrary to the critical consensus that still damages his legacy, his pen did not suddenly and irrevocably become inert from 1938-1970. The state highway in from U.S. 301 passes turnoffs to the birthplaces of Washington and Monroe. Dos Passos was interviewed in 1968 on his farm, Spence’s Point, on the Northern Neck of Virginia, a sandy, piney strip of land between the Rappahannock and the Potomac. Start by marking “Midcentury” as Want to Read: Error rating book. This book talks about the early years of John F. Kennedy's presidency. There are no discussion topics on this book yet. Illustrated by Georges Schreiber Hardcover, Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1961. One day I may try again. Refresh and try again. Be the first to ask a question about Midcentury. This book is about Dos Passos' experience of being an ambulance driver during WWI. We’d love your help. Manchettes, entrefilets de journaux, extraits d'articles et slogans restituent le bruit de fond de l'époque. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. 2 ratings. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Co., 1961. Passos, John Dos. Description matérielle : … Welcome back. Traduction de : Mid-century. Noté /5. The novel is weak, as if it is straining for something that is not coming from inside the writer. Midcentury by John Dos Passos available in Mass Market on Powells.com, also read synopsis and reviews. The 4th biennial conference of the John Dos Passos Society, which had been scheduled for October 8-10, 2o2o at the Cervantes Institute in New York City, is postponed. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Midcentury was written by a more conservative and cynical Dos Passos after the Kefauver Committee had uncovered the corruption of labor union officials who had come to represent management rather than the workers who had elected them; the Committee also exposed the expropriation of union leadership by criminals, brought in to oppose the strong arm tactics of management, who stayed on to … Publication date 1962 Publisher New York : Pocket Books Collection inlibrary; printdisabled; internetarchivebooks; americana Digitizing sponsor Internet Archive Contributor Internet Archive Language English. Details coming. Ships same or next I was much taken with the story and with the presentation, and considered it one of my favourite books and indeed it influenced the way I wrote my book. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published by Houghton Mifflin. Just as Dos Passos's social concerns represent a significant departure from those of the novels of the 1930s, his themes indicate artistic and philosophical maturation. A very strong 3# behind the U.S.A. Trilogy and "Manhattan Transfer." The windy, overcast June day didn’t hold enough threat of a storm to keep the writer, his strikingly handsome wife, and the interviewer from … 1961. Midcentury Hardcover – June 1, 1961. Of Women and Salt, the debut novel by Gabriela Garcia, has the feel of a sweeping family saga that’s hard to reconcile with the fact that it’s... To see what your friends thought of this book, So glad I kept this hard-to-find, used hardbound on my shelf for all these years. MID-CENTURY by Dos Passos, John A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. In Midcentury, Dos Passos returns to the creative style and brilliance of his U.S.A. trilogy. Achetez neuf ou d'occasion Amazon.fr - Mid-century - JOHN DOS PASSOS - Livres Passer au contenu principal 30 Day Return Guarantee; Item Price: More Shipping Options. Quotes. Midcentury sees Dos Passos reclaim and tweak slightly the narrative techniques utilized in U.S.A. Again, he skewers America’s power elite and the forces of mechanization and materialism. Achetez neuf ou d'occasion She makes extensive use of unpublished manuscript material so that this is a casebook of Dos Passos' interest in craft and method as well as a thematic study. He rebukes the institutions—labor, government, and corporations—that create … Access-restricted-item true Addeddate 2010-02-05 21:32:39 Boxid IA111304 Camera Canon EOS 5D Mark II Donor alibris External-identifier … Seller rating: This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Fiction: MIDCENTURY by John Dos Passos. Best Sellers AmazonBasics Today's Deals Prime Video New Releases Customer Service Electronics & Photo Home & Kitchen Computers Sports & Outdoors Gift Ideas Vouchers Gift Cards Shopper Toolkit Free Delivery Sell Mid Century. The spine may show signs of wear. The dust jacket is missing. Add to basket Buy Now Ask Seller a Question. Find Midcentury by Dos Passos, John at Biblio. Guelph, Ontario. Dos Passos' major work is the U.S.A. trilogy, comprising The 42nd Parallel (1930), 1919 (1932), and The Big Money (1936). Midcentury by John Dos Passos 60 ratings, 3.63 average rating, 13 reviews Midcentury Quotes Showing 1-1 of 1 “So many Americans felt that their neighbor had no right to know more than they did.” Midcentury by John Dos Passos A readable copy. Midcentury sees Dos Passos reclaim and tweak slightly the narrative techniques utilized in U.S.A. Again, he skewers America’s power elite and the forces of mechanization and materialism. John Roderigo Dos Passos was an American novelist and artist. at the best online prices at eBay! This theme receives a more optimistic treatment in this novel than in the U.S.A. trilogy (1930-1936). I was much taken with the story and with the presentation, and considered it one of my favourite books and indeed it influenced the way I wrote my book. I bought a copy a few years ago during a phase of buying books I'd loved. Used; Paperback; Condition Very Good- Seller. Pages can include considerable notes-in pen or highlighter-but the notes cannot obscure the text. Mid-Century. An icon used to represent a menu that can be toggled by interacting with this icon. 2020 John Dos Passos Society Conference. See all formats and editions. Add to basket Buy Now Mid-Century by Dos Passos, John. Some of his last works were his… Read more » Events. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. This theme receives a more optimistic treatment in this novel than in the U.S.A. trilogy (1930-1936). Midcentury. The copy I received was not laid out as I'd remembered and I tried to read it but could not get into it. His scope and chewy prose are matchless. Retrouvez John Dos Passos Midcentury et des millions de livres en stock sur Amazon.fr. Hardcover – June 1, 1961. by John Dos Passos (Author), Georges Schreiber (Illustrator) 4.4 out of 5 stars. More Artwork. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Mid-Century eschews the jarring Camera Eye segments of USA in favour of Documentary sections with headlines and snippets from what are ostensibly period news articles. The copy I had was from my library and was beautifully laid out with the Newspages on a page of their own. John Dos Passos made a transition from leftist rebel to a conservative-libertarian viewpoint. Auteur(s) : Dos Passos, John (1896-1970) Voir les notices liées en tant qu'auteur Titre(s) : Milieu de siècle [Texte imprimé] / [John Dos Passos] ; traduit de l'anglais par Yves Malartic et Jean Rosenthal. In, It is effectively the fourth (and final) chapter / book in Dos Passos's portrait of a nation over the span of a half-century, "U.S.A.". The copy I received was not laid out as I'd remembere. One Man's Initiation: 1917. Les seves obres posteriors, com Mid-Century (1961), d’interès menor, el mostren com més va més inclinat cap a les idees conservadores, fins al punt que el 1964 defensà la candidatura de Goldwater. He rebukes the institutions—labor, government, and corporations—that create a nation where “man drowns in his own scum.”. Dos Passos, John, 1896-1970. I read this a long time ago - 1973 - i was 27 and pregnant with my first child Indeed I finished it in hospital. Retrouvez Mid-century et des millions de livres en stock sur Amazon.fr. Free shipping for many products! Artwork. From Manhattan Transfer to U. S. A. to District of Columbia to The Thirteenth Chronicle and Mid-century, Wagner illuminates Dos Passos' work with fresh readings and new interpretations. Dos Passos has come forth with the most satisfying work of his long career.” The New York Times Book Review calls it “one of the few genuinely good American novels of recent years.” Time declares it “the best novel from Dos Passos since his U.S.A. trilogy.”. He is concerned with the ways in which sexual and fraternal love pose an antidote to the universal problem of alienation. He is concerned with the ways in which sexual and fraternal love pose an antidote to the universal problem of alienation. 1960 Mid-Century seems to be the last of Dos Passos's books that follows the celebrated format of the USA trilogy: biography, history, and narrative sections, interspersed with more modernist elements. I bought a copy a few years ago during a phase of buying books I'd loved. Michigan: G. Allen and Unwin Ltd., 1920. Passos, John Dos. 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