A Pushcart at the Curb

"A Pushcart at the Curb" by John Dos Passos is a series of poems from the post-World War I era that shows snippets of everyday living and feelings in different places. The collection gives sharp pictures of busy cityscapes and quiet countrysides, touching on subjects like wanting something more, the beauty of simple things, and how everything changes. Readers are shown lively streets and marketplaces that give portraits of street life. His detailed language shows both the outside world and the hidden emotions of the individuals in these daily scenes. The poems introduce ideas about community, balance, and the sadness and desires that are part of being human.