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John Dos Passos's U.S.A. is three novels — The 42nd Parallel, Nineteen Nineteen, The Big Money — published between 1930 and 1936 and meant to be read in that order as one book about the first three decades of the American twentieth century. It is often sold as a single volume, but the three resolve as separate books and there is no reason to wait for an omnibus.

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How should I approach learning the usa trilogy?
John Dos Passos's U.S.A. is three novels — The 42nd Parallel, Nineteen Nineteen, The Big Money — published between 1930 and 1936 and meant to be read in that order as one book about the first three decades of the American twentieth century. It is often sold as a single volume, but the three resolve as separate books and there is no reason to wait for an omnibus.
What's a good book to start the usa trilogy with?
A strong starting point is The best times by John Dos Passos. The ordered reading paths above show exactly where it fits and what to read next.

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