John Dos Passos
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Transcript of John Dos Passos
Overview:
Introduction
Communist Activities
Major Works
Born January 14, 1896
Graduated from Harvard in 1916
Studied architecture in Spain
Joined Northern-Harjes volunteer Ambulance Corps
Debut novel was “Three Soldiers”
Supported accused anarchistJoined The New Masses in 1926Communist break up Socialist rally in NYCDos Passos breaks ties with Communist Party
Three SoldiersU.S.A. Trilogy
The 42nd Parallel1919The Big Money
NewsreelsEx: President…
The Camera Eye
Very educated man
Involvement in Communism
Talented in literature
What was the name of the Communist Journal Dos Passos belonged to?
The New MassesWhat university did Dos Passos graduate from?
Harvard UniversityWhat is the name of the novel where Dos Passos follows three different men who are destroyed by their own bureacracy?
Three SoldiersWhat political party did Dos Passos hold strong ties with?
Communist PartyWhat is Dos Passos most known for?
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