| Author |
Anderson, Sherwood, 1876-1941 |
| Title |
Winesburg, Ohio: A Group of Tales of Ohio Small Town Life
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 79.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| 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.
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| Credits |
Judith Boss
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| 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.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
City and town life -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Pastoral fiction
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| Subject |
Ohio -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
416 |
| Release Date |
Feb 1, 1996 |
| Most Recently Updated |
May 5, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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