Cargoes for Crusoes

"Cargoes for Crusoes" is a captivating exploration of the literary landscape of the early 1920s, crafted by the insightful critic Grant Overton. Functioning as both a guide and a celebration of contemporary writing, the work addresses the "Crusoes" of the world-readers seeking intellectual and imaginative sustenance-by presenting them with a rich "cargo" of authors and their stories.

Overton provides in-depth profiles and critical evaluations of prominent writers of his time, including Phili...