Triumph of the Egg, and Other Stories

by Sherwood Anderson

Overview

Fourteen of Sherwood Anderson's best work: The Dumb Man.--I Want to Know Why.--Seeds.--The Other Woman.--The Egg.--Unlighted Lamps.--Senility.--The Man in the Brown Coat.--Brothers.--The Door of the Trap.--The New Englander.--War.--Motherhood.--Out of Nowhere Into Nothing. Sherwood Anderson (September 13, 1876 – March 8, 1941) was an American novelist and short story writer, known for subjective and self-revealing works. Self-educated, he rose to become a successful copywriter and business owner in Cleveland and Elyria, Ohio. In 1912, Anderson had a nervous breakdown that led him to abandon his business and family to become a writer. (Excerpt from Wikipedia)

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783956766350
Publisher:	Otbebookpublishing
Publication date:	12/27/2015
Series:	Classics To Go , #778
Sold by:	Bookwire
Format:	eBook
Pages:	145
File size:	314 KB
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Sherwood Anderson (1876-1941) was an American novelist and short story writer whose work profoundly influenced the trajectory of 20th-century American literature. Born in Camden, Ohio, Anderson's early life was marked by economic hardship and a series of odd jobs, experiences that deeply informed his writing. He is best known for his innovative narrative style and his focus on the inner lives of ordinary people, which broke away from the more plot-driven stories of his predecessors.Anderson's breakthrough came with the publication of "Winesburg, Ohio" in 1919, a collection of interconnected short stories that delved into the psychological complexities of small-town America. His work was revolutionary for its time, emphasizing character over plot and exploring themes of loneliness, isolation, and the search for personal identity. This introspective approach paved the way for later writers like Ernest Hemingway, William Faulkner, and John Steinbeck, who all acknowledged Anderson's influence on their own work.Controversially, Anderson's personal life was as tumultuous as his fiction. He underwent a dramatic mid-life crisis, abandoning his family and a successful business career to pursue writing full-time. This decision, while scandalous at the time, underscored his commitment to artistic authenticity and personal freedom—values that resonate with modern readers.Anderson's legacy lies not only in his literary contributions but also in his role as a mentor and inspiration to a generation of writers who sought to capture the complexities of the human experience. His work remains a touchstone for those interested in the evolution of American literature and the exploration of the human psyche.
Sherwood Anderson (September 13, 1876 – March 8, 1941) was an American novelist and short story writer, known for subjective and self-revealing works. Self-educated, he rose to become a successful copywriter and business owner in Cleveland and Elyria, Ohio. In 1912, Anderson had a nervous breakdown that led him to abandon his business and family to become a writer. (Wikipedia)