Streets of Night

In the search for success, a young man discovers the emptiness beneath ambition.

In Streets of Night, John Dos Passos delivers a powerful and introspective novel about youth, ambition, and the search for meaning in a rapidly changing world. The story follows Gregory Niles, a talented young Harvard student who struggles to reconcile his dreams of achievement with his growing disillusionment about society, relationships, and his own uncertain future. Set against the intellectual and social currents of early twentieth-century America, the novel explores questions of identity, idealism, love, and the pressures of modern life. With sharp observation and psychological depth, Dos Passos captures the restlessness of a generation searching for purpose amid shifting values and expectations.

• First published in 1923
• An early novel by one of America's most influential modernist writers
• A compelling exploration of ambition, alienation, and the uncertainties of youth

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A thoughtful and revealing portrait of a young man confronting the conflict between personal dreams and the realities of the modern world.

About the Author

John Dos Passos (1896–1970) was an American novelist, journalist, and artist whose innovative works helped define twentieth-century modernist literature. Best known for the acclaimed U.S.A. trilogy, as well as novels such as Manhattan Transfer and Three Soldiers, Dos Passos experimented with narrative form to capture the complexities of American life, politics, and society. His writings remain celebrated for their vivid portrayals of history, social change, and the human experience.