Winesburg, Ohio: A Group of Tales of Ohio Small Town Life by Sherwood Anderson

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Author Anderson, Sherwood, 1876-1941
Title Winesburg, Ohio: A Group of Tales of Ohio Small Town Life
Contents The book of the grotesque -- Hands -- Paper pills -- Mother -- The philosopher -- Nobody knows -- Godliness -- A man of ideas -- Adventure -- Respectability -- The thinker -- Tandy -- The strength of God -- The teacher -- Loneliness -- An awakening -- "Queer" -- The untold lie -- Drink -- Death -- Sophistication -- Departure.
Credits Judith Boss
Summary "Winesburg, Ohio: A Group of Tales of Ohio Small Town Life" by Sherwood Anderson is a collection of short stories written during the early 20th century. The book delves into the lives of the eccentric and lonely residents of the fictional small town of Winesburg, highlighting themes of isolation, dreams unfulfilled, and the human struggle for connection. Central to these stories is George Willard, a young reporter who serves as the listener to the various “grotesques” that inhabit the town, each carrying their own burdens and yearnings. At the start of the collection, readers are introduced to the concept of "The Book of the Grotesque," through the musings of an old writer who reflects on the people he has encountered, describing them in a critical yet empathetic light. This opening portion sets the stage for the subsequent tales, where residents like Wing Biddlebaum, who is haunted by his past as a schoolteacher, and Doctor Reefy, who struggles with grief and madness, present a tapestry of the human experience. Each character reveals their complexity and vulnerability, illustrating how their attempts to hold onto their truths lead them down paths of misunderstanding and despair. The opening establishes Anderson's exploration of the intricate lives of those striving for meaning among the quiet desolation of small-town existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject City and town life -- Fiction
Subject Pastoral fiction
Subject Ohio -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 416
Release Date
Most Recently Updated May 5, 2022
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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