One Man's Initiation—1917 by John Dos Passos is a striking anti-war novel that tells the story of a young American, Arturo Bonday, during the First World War. Against the background of the tragedies of war and the destruction of beauty, the hero searches for his place in the world and preserves his own dignity. The author skilfully uses flashbacks, monologues and other literary techniques in order to convey the psychological dramas of the characters and reflect the atmosphere of that time. "One Man's Initiation—1917" is a deep tracking of the main character's transformation under the influence of war and internal conflicts, which will leave a mark in the hearts of readers.