Manhattan Transfer (book)

"Manhattan Transfer" is a novel by John Dos Passos, published in 1925. It explores the lives of various characters in New York City during the early 20th century, capturing the social and economic changes of the time. The narrative is innovative, using a fragmented style with stream-of-consciousness techniques and interspersing vivid city imagery. The book portrays the struggles, ambitions, and disillusionments of individuals as they navigate the bustling urban landscape, reflecting the broader themes of American life, modernity, and the quest for identity in a rapidly changing world. It's considered a significant work in American literature.