Rosinante to the Road Again

Two travelers. One country. A journey in search of Spain’s soul.

John Dos Passos’s Rosinante to the Road Again is a lyrical blend of travel writing, memoir, history, and literary reflection that captures the spirit of Spain in the years following the First World War. Inspired by Cervantes’ enduring legacy, Dos Passos journeys on foot through the Spanish countryside, weaving vivid observations of landscapes, villages, artists, writers, and ordinary people into a richly textured portrait of a nation shaped by centuries of cultural change. Along the way, he reflects on Spanish history, politics, literature, and identity, transforming a physical journey into a philosophical exploration of civilization, freedom, and the enduring power of place. Written with the same keen eye and stylistic innovation that would later define his fiction, Rosinante to the Road Again remains one of the finest travel books of the twentieth century.

• First published in 1922
• John Dos Passos’s acclaimed travel memoir and first major work of nonfiction
• A captivating exploration of Spain’s history, culture, literature, landscapes, and national identity

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A beautifully observed literary journey, Rosinante to the Road Again reveals John Dos Passos at the beginning of his remarkable career, offering readers a timeless meditation on travel, history, and the enduring character of Spain.

About the Author

John Dos Passos (1896–1970) was an American novelist, journalist, essayist, and artist whose innovative narrative techniques transformed twentieth-century literature. Best known for Manhattan Transfer and the landmark U.S.A.trilogy—The 42nd Parallel, 1919, and The Big Money—he combined fiction, history, journalism, and social commentary to create panoramic portraits of modern life. His works explored politics, culture, war, and the forces that shaped the modern world, establishing him as one of the most original voices of American modernism.