The Twenties`
Explore the best books about the 1920s, from F. Scott Fitzgerald's *The Great Gatsby* to noir classics by Dashiell Hammett and John Dos Passos. Discover iconic Jazz Age fiction, medical dramas, and social critiques in this curated reading list of essential Twenties literature.
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John Dos Passos: U.S.A. (LOA #85)
by John Dos Passos
Unique for its epic scale and panoramic social sweep, Dos Passos' masterpiece comprises three novels--The 42nd Parallel, 1919, and The Big Money--which create an unforgettable collective portrait of modern America.
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Arrowsmith
by Sinclair Lewis
A man of science must overcome public ignorance and the petty greed of associates as he seeks knowledge.
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The Great Gatsby
by F. Scott Fitzgerald
A mysterious American millionaire tries to recapture the sweetheart of his youth, which results in tragedy.
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Dashiell Hammett: Complete Novels (LOA #110)
by Dashiell Hammett
Presents five novels by Dashiell Hamilton, all published between 1929 and 1934.
