Three Soldiers

"Three Soldiers" by John Dos Passos is a story set during World War I, following the intertwined paths of three soldiers as they wrestle with surviving the war. The book begins with soldiers on a parade ground and follows their interactions to introduce their backgrounds, ambitions, and the emotional challenges they face in the military. One soldier, Fuselli, thinks of home and his love, Mabe. Through vivid scenes and dialogue, the story sets a somber tone, showing the everyday struggles that test their spirits and reshape their understanding of themselves and the world.