U.S.A.

Style and Technique

John Dos Passos's novel «U.S.A.» stands out for its unique style and structure. The book is divided into three parts: «The 42nd Parallel», «1919», and «The Big Money». The author uses a collage technique, combining various literary devices such as «newsreels», «biographies», and the «camera eye». «Newsreels» are fragments of newspaper articles, headlines, and advertisements that create the atmosphere of the era. «Biographies» include brief life stories of real historical figures, adding a documentary feel. The «camera eye» is a stream of consciousness conveying personal impressions and thoughts of the characters. The language of the work is diverse: from dry and documentary to poetic and emotional. Dos Passos masterfully captures the spirit of the time, using polyphony and multiple voices, allowing the reader to see early 20th-century America from different perspectives.