About the book
Considered by many to be John Dos Passos's greatest work, Manhattan Transfer is an \"expressionistic picture of New York\" (New York Times) in the 1920s that reveals the lives of wealthy power brokers and struggling immigrants alike.
From Fourteenth Street to the Bowery, Delmonico's to the underbelly of the city waterfront, Dos Passos chronicles the lives of characters struggling to become a part of modernity before they are destroyed by it.
\"A novel of the very first importance\" (Sinclair Lewis), Manhattan Transfer is a masterpiece of modern fiction and a lasting tribute to the dual-edged nature of the American dream.
Editions of Manhattan Transfer
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780618381869
- EBook
- ISBN 9780547526690
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Considered by many to be John Dos Passos's greatest work, Manhattan Transfer is an \"expressionistic picture of New York\" (New York Times) in the 1920s that reveals the lives of wealthy power brokers and struggling immigrants alike.
From Fourteenth Street to the Bowery, Delmonico's to the underbelly of the city waterfront, Dos Passos chronicles the lives of characters struggling to become a part of modernity before they are destroyed by it.
\"A novel of the very first importance\" (Sinclair Lewis), Manhattan Transfer is a masterpiece of modern fiction and a lasting tribute to the dual-edged nature of the American dream.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Manhattan Transfer about?
Considered by many to be John Dos Passos's greatest work, Manhattan Transfer is an \"expressionistic picture of New York\" (New York Times) in the 1920s that reveals the lives of wealthy power brokers and struggling immigrants alike.
From Fourteenth Street to the Bowery, Delmonico's to the underbelly of the city waterfront, Dos Passos chronicles the lives of characters struggling to become a part of modernity before they are destroyed by it.
\"A novel of the very first importance\" (Sinclair Lewis), Manhattan Transfer is a masterpiece of modern fiction and a lasting tribute to the dual-edged nature of the American dream.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Manhattan Transfer?
Fiction > Romance
Where can I read a sample of Manhattan Transfer?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780618381869
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Manhattan Transfer?
John Dos Passos
Who is the Publisher of the book Manhattan Transfer?
HarperCollins
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Manhattan Transfer is available as paperback(ISBN 9780618381869) and ebook(ISBN 9780547526690)
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