dos passos
Definition
- 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.
Noun
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United States novelist remembered for his portrayal of life in the United States (1896-1970)
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