dos passos

Thân thiện

A student reads a book by Dos Passos in the library.

Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • John Dos Passos: An American novelist, journalist, and political activist, remembered for his detailed and innovative portrayal of early 20th-century American life. He was a key figure in the post-World War I "Lost Generation" of writers.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • John Dos Passos is often studied alongside Ernest Hemingway and F. Scott Fitzgerald.
  • The novel "U.S.A." is considered Dos Passos's masterpiece.
  • Scholars analyze the narrative techniques used by Dos Passos in his trilogy.

Advanced Usage

• "Dos Passos-esque" (adj): Describing a literary style reminiscent of John Dos Passos's work, particularly characterized by the use of collage, multiple narrative perspectives, and incorporation of real-world documents like news headlines.
  • The author's latest novel has a distinctly Dos Passos-esque feel, blending fiction with historical fragments.

Variants and Related Words

• Dos Passos, John (full name): The complete name of the author.
• U.S.A. Trilogy: His most famous work, comprising (1930), (1932), and (1936).

Synonyms

• Novelist
• Writer
• Author
• Chronicler (specifically of American society)

Related Phrases and Contexts

• The Camera Eye: A narrative technique used by Dos Passos, featuring stream-of-consciousness passages.
• Newsreel: Another technique he employed, inserting collages of newspaper headlines and song lyrics into the narrative.
• Lost Generation Writer: A term often associated with Dos Passos and his contemporaries who came of age during World War I.

Học thuật

Noun

1. United States novelist remembered for his portrayal of life in the United States (1896-1970)

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Dos Passos
• John Dos Passos
• John Roderigo Dos Passos