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Winesburg, Ohio

- Intimate Histories Of Everyday People (1922)

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Winesburg, Ohio is a collection of interconnected short stories that delve into the lives of everyday people in a small town in Ohio. Written by Sherwood Anderson and published in 1922, the book is considered a classic of American literature and a pioneering work of modernist fiction.The stories are told from the perspective of George Willard, a young newspaper reporter who is trying to make sense of the people and events around him. Each story focuses on a different character, ranging from a lonely spinster to a disillusioned doctor to a failed businessman. Through their stories, Anderson explores themes of loneliness, isolation, and the search for meaning in life.The characters in Winesburg, Ohio are complex and often flawed, struggling to find their place in a changing world. Anderson's writing is spare and poetic, using simple language to convey deep emotional truths. The book has been praised for its realism, its psychological insight, and its ability to capture the essence of small-town life in America.Winesburg, Ohio has been adapted for the stage and screen, and has influenced generations of writers and artists. It remains a powerful and enduring work of American literature, offering a poignant and intimate portrait of everyday people and the struggles they face.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781164028994
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 316
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x17 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 422 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 9. december 2024
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Winesburg, Ohio is a collection of interconnected short stories that delve into the lives of everyday people in a small town in Ohio. Written by Sherwood Anderson and published in 1922, the book is considered a classic of American literature and a pioneering work of modernist fiction.The stories are told from the perspective of George Willard, a young newspaper reporter who is trying to make sense of the people and events around him. Each story focuses on a different character, ranging from a lonely spinster to a disillusioned doctor to a failed businessman. Through their stories, Anderson explores themes of loneliness, isolation, and the search for meaning in life.The characters in Winesburg, Ohio are complex and often flawed, struggling to find their place in a changing world. Anderson's writing is spare and poetic, using simple language to convey deep emotional truths. The book has been praised for its realism, its psychological insight, and its ability to capture the essence of small-town life in America.Winesburg, Ohio has been adapted for the stage and screen, and has influenced generations of writers and artists. It remains a powerful and enduring work of American literature, offering a poignant and intimate portrait of everyday people and the struggles they face.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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