The book "Carriage on the Sidewalk" was written by the American writer John Dos Passos. This is a collection of short stories that consists of 37 miniature stories that take place in the atmosphere of post-war New York. The author shows the life of the city through the reflection of the fate of individual characters, revealing their dreams, disappointments, happiness and sadness. "Carriage on the Sidewalk" became an important work of American literature of the 20th century, which reflects the spirit of the era and the social and cultural changes taking place in society. Dos Passos, John.