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John Dos Passos

"U.S.A." series

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A trilogy consisting of 'The 42nd Parallel', '1919', and 'The Big Money', this series presents a panoramic view of American society in the early 20th century. The books follow the lives of various characters, weaving together their stories to create a complex tapestry of the American experience.

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John Dos Passos

The 42nd Parallel

The first book in the U.S.A. trilogy, 'The 42nd Parallel' introduces readers to a cast of characters from all walks of life, whose stories intersect and weave together to create a complex portrait of America in the early 20th century. This book is a great choice for fans of Dos Passos' writing style and his ability to capture the spirit of a nation in flux.

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John Dos Passos

The Big Money

The final book in the U.S.A. trilogy, 'The Big Money' brings the stories of Dos Passos' characters to a close against the backdrop of the Roaring Twenties and the onset of the Great Depression. Fans of the first two books in the trilogy will not want to miss this powerful conclusion.

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John Steinbeck

The Grapes of Wrath

A classic of American literature, 'The Grapes of Wrath' tells the story of the Joad family, who are driven from their farm in Oklahoma during the Great Depression and travel to California in search of work. With its vivid depiction of the struggles of working-class Americans, this book is a great choice for readers who enjoyed the social commentary in 'U.S.A.'

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Tom Wolfe

The Bonfire of the Vanities

Set in 1980s New York City, 'The Bonfire of the Vanities' follows the lives of three wealthy and ambitious individuals whose lives become intertwined in a sensational trial. With its sharp satire and incisive social commentary, this book will appeal to readers who enjoyed the complex characters and intricate plotting of 'U.S.A.'

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Upton Sinclair

The Jungle

In this muckraking classic, 'The Jungle' exposes the harsh working conditions and unsanitary practices of the meatpacking industry in Chicago at the turn of the 20th century. With its powerful social message and vivid depiction of the immigrant experience, this book is a great choice for readers who enjoyed the historical context and political themes of 'U.S.A.'

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Ernest Hemingway

The Sun Also Rises

Set in the 1920s, 'The Sun Also Rises' follows a group of expatriate Americans as they travel from Paris to Pamplona, Spain, for the running of the bulls. With its spare prose and focus on the disillusionment of a generation, this book will appeal to readers who enjoyed the modernist style of 'U.S.A.' and its exploration of the American dream.

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Ralph Ellison

Invisible Man

In this groundbreaking novel, 'Invisible Man' tells the story of an unnamed African American protagonist who struggles to find his identity in a society that refuses to see him as a human being. With its powerful exploration of race and identity, this book is a great choice for readers who enjoyed the complex themes and social commentary of 'U.S.A.'

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Joseph Heller

Catch-22

Set during World War II, 'Catch-22' follows the absurd and often surreal experiences of a U.S. Army Air Forces B-25 bombardier named Yossarian. With its dark humor and biting satire, this book is a great choice for readers who enjoyed the anti-establishment themes and complex characters of 'U.S.A.'

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Jeffrey Eugenides

The Virgin Suicides

In this haunting novel, 'The Virgin Suicides' tells the story of the Lisbon sisters, five teenage girls who all commit suicide within a short period of time. With its lyrical prose and dreamlike atmosphere, this book is a great choice for readers who enjoyed the poetic style and emotional depth of 'U.S.A.'

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Philip Roth

American Pastoral

Set in the aftermath of World War II, 'American Pastoral' tells the story of Seymour Levov, a successful businessman and former high school athlete who is forced to confront the changing values and social upheaval of the 1960s. With its complex characters and exploration of the American dream, this book is a great choice for readers who enjoyed the historical context and political themes of 'U.S.A.'

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