Three Soldiers

Historical Context and Significance

Published in 1921, John Dos Passos's novel «Three Soldiers» is a significant work of American literature that reflects the horrors and futility of war. The book describes the experiences of three American soldiers during World War I, highlighting their alienation and disillusionment. It was one of the first works to openly criticize war and militarism, significantly influencing subsequent anti-war literature. «Three Soldiers» also contributed to the development of modernist literature, employing innovative literary techniques such as stream of consciousness and fragmented narrative. The book helped shape public opinion about war and encouraged a more critical view of military conflicts in culture.