New Releases by Louis Bromfield

In "The Green Bay Tree," Louis Bromfield intricately weaves a narrative that explores the complexities of agrarian life in early 20th-century America. Set against the backdrop of a fictional Midwestern town, the novel delves into themes of love, ambition, and the inextricable bond between people and the land they cultivate. Bromfield''s lyrical prose and vivid descriptions create a palpable sense of place, capturing the beauty and hardships of rural existence, while also reflecting on the broader social changes of the time, including modernization and its impact on traditional values. Bromfield, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author and avid conservationist, was deeply influenced by his experiences as a farmer and his passion for sustainable agriculture. His commitment to environmentalism and rural life permeates the novel, revealing not just a literary endeavor but a poignant commentary on the significance of land stewardship. This personal connection to his subject matter enriches the narrative, allowing readers to engage with both the emotional and physical landscapes inhabited by his characters. I highly recommend "The Green Bay Tree" to readers who appreciate beautifully crafted prose that marries personal narrative with broader societal issues. Bromfield''s rich storytelling not only entertains but also invites reflection on humanity''s relationship with the earth, making this novel a thoughtful addition to both literary and ecological discourse.

In "Possession," Louis Bromfield explores the intricate dynamics of love, ambition, and the clash of personal desires against societal expectations. Set against the backdrop of a decaying Ohio estate, the narrative unfolds with a rich, lyrical style that mirrors the complexities of its characters'' inner lives. Bromfield''s keen observations on nature and human relationships breathe life into the story, creating a tapestry that reflects early 20th-century American cultural shifts. This novel stands as a testament to his ability to blend romanticism with a critical lens on the changing world around him, encapsulating a moment in time when traditional values began to wane. Bromfield was not only a novelist but also a passionate advocate for agrarian reform and environmental stewardship. His deep connection to the land and its complexities is evident in his writings, stemming from his own experiences on a farm in Ohio. This intimate familiarity with both the physical and emotional landscapes enriches "Possession," allowing him to delve into the fragility of human connections amidst societal transformations. Readers seeking a thought-provoking examination of love''s duality and the interplay of personal and collective identities will find "Possession" particularly compelling. This novel invites reflection on the essence of ownership—not just of land, but of relationships and one''s own identity, making it a timeless exploration of human existence.

In "A Good Woman," Louis Bromfield weaves a poignant narrative set against the backdrop of 1930s rural America, exploring themes of love, integrity, and the complexities of social expectations. The story revolves around a resilient woman who navigates the intricacies of personal sacrifice and societal norms, rendered with Bromfield''s characteristic lyrical prose. The novel''s rich descriptions and sharp characterizations reflect the author''s deep appreciation for nature and human motivations, situating this work within the broader context of American literature that grapples with class and gender issues during the interwar period. Louis Bromfield, an acclaimed author and conservationist, drew heavily on his own experiences farming in Ohio, where he developed a keen interest in sustainable agriculture and the interplay between human life and the environment. His illustrious career, bolstered by a Pulitzer Prize in 1927, reflects a commitment to exploring the human condition, while his travels across Europe and dedication to ecological causes informed his portrayal of multifaceted characters struggling with moral dilemmas and personal growth. "A Good Woman" offers readers a rich exploration of an era marked by transformation and resilience. For those interested in character-driven stories that delve into the heart of human relationships against the backdrop of social change, this novel is a compelling choice that will resonate with both fans of classic literature and contemporary readers alike.

Early Autumn is Louis Bromfield’s masterful Pulitzer Prize winning novel, which gives an insightful look into the struggles and extravagance of everyday life in Jazz Age America. After twenty years of inexplicable absence, Sabine Callendar returns to her hometown of Durham, New England. Equipped with a fiery personality, a strong-will, and an 18-year-old daughter ready to present to society, Sabine is not the downtrodden woman her family expected her to be. But Sabine is not the only member of the family to return home this autumn, and Durham is soon filled with secrets. First published in 1926, Louis Bromfield won the Pulitzer Prize for Early Autumn in 1927. This volume would make the perfect addition to the bookshelves of those who love Jazz Age literature.

In ''The World We Live In,'' Louis Bromfield crafts an intricate exploration of the complexities of early 20th century society, encapsulating the zeitgeist in a manner that resonates with modernity while retaining a timeless quality. Through a compelling narrative and a deeply immersive literary style, Bromfield addresses the interplay of human experience with the rapidly evolving world, a thematic undercurrent coursing through his richly descriptive prose. The book is an exemplar of its period, illustrating the socio-cultural dynamics and the bustling energy of an era on the cusp of significant transformation, entwined with literary realism that Bromfield so deftly employs to capture a vivid portrait of contemporary life. Louis Bromfield, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author, was profoundly attuned to the shifts and tremors of the world around him. His experiences and observations, stemming from his multifaceted life as a farmer, conservationist, and world traveler, deeply informed his writing. With a keen eye for detail and a prescient understanding of environmental and societal issues, Bromfield''s work in ''The World We Live In'' emerges as a testament to his literary prowess and his sensitivity to the ebb and flow of cultural tides. ''The World We Live In'' comes highly recommended for readers who seek a confluence of historical insight, environmental concern, and individual narrative. This book not only appeals to those with an appetite for early 20th-century literature but also caters to contemporary readers prepared to engage with the perennial questions of human purpose, societal progress, and our relationship with the natural world. DigiCat Publishing''s restoration of this work assures that Bromfield''s masterful story-telling and culturally significant narrative remains accessible for a new generation of readers, preserving the essence of a narrative that continues to provide relevance and illumination.

In ''Good Time Bessie,'' a notable work by the distinguished American author Louis Bromfield, readers find themselves immersed in a narrative that encapsulates the vibrancy of life through its complex characters and their personal journeys. As a writer well-known for his rich literary style, Bromfield crafts a tale with layers of social commentary and vivid imagery that reflect upon the human condition. The context of ''Good Time Bessie,'' housed within the period''s literary movement, resonates with the wider thematic preoccupations of the early 20th century, including the exploration of societal norms and the individual''s search for meaning amidst a rapidly changing world. Louis Bromfield, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author, manifests in this work his keen observations of societal changes and the nuances of human relationships. His background and experiences, possibly informed by his time as an ambulance driver in World War I and his life amongst the Parisian literary circles, likely imbued him with a deep understanding of the era''s zeitgeist, which is eloquently expressed in his writing. ''Good Time Bessie'' emerges as a testament to Bromfield''s literary prowess, encapsulating his adeptness at capturing the essence of his time. ''Good Time Bessie'' is highly recommended for both aficionados of classic literature and those who seek to delve into the dynamic narrative structures of the past century. Louis Bromfield''s craftsmanship offers a reading experience that is both thought-provoking and captivating, a window into the nuanced human spirit. This novel is an essential read for anyone who values literary finesse and the evocative power of storytelling as a reflection of life''s immutable truths.

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Mrs. Lefferty og hendes forretningspartner Maggie driver et pensionat, der, ligesom dets aldrende og lettere forvirrede beboere, har set bedre dage. Så det er et friskt pust, da først Mrs. Leffertys søn Tommy og derefter Maggies datter Sarah Jane dukker op. Da det går op for de unge mennesker, at pensionatet er i fare for at lukke på grund af dårlig økonomi, finder de på at omdanne stedet til natklub med sang og underholdning hver aften. En af pensionatets beboere er dog ikke den, han giver sig ud for at være, og det skal vise sig at blive noget af en trussel for det unge par. "Sarah Jane" blev filmatiseret med Ann Sheridan og Humphrey Bogart i hovedrollerne i 1940 under titlen "It All Came True".

''The Man Who Had Everything'' by Louis Bromfield follows the story of a wealthy and accomplished playwright, a prominent figure in society, as he confronts the profound sense of emptiness and unfulfilled potential that haunts him in his middle years. Set against the vibrant backdrop of New York and France, this poignant narrative explores his futile quest to recapture a long-lost dream, ultimately leading him to a profound self-realization.

Den yndige, unge Ellen Tolliver er en dygtig pianist. Så dygtig, at hun vil kunne lægge verden for sine fødder. Men først må hun finde en vej ud af det triste miljø i den lille fabriksby, hvor hun er vokset op. Først senere lykkes det hende under kunstnernavnet Lilly Barr at fortrylle et helt kontinent. Men Ellen er ikke nogen almindelig kvinde. Hun har en hypnotisk kraft på alle hun møder – og hun kan være både blid og god, men til tider også dødsensfarlig ... Louis Bromfield (1896-1956) var en amerikansk journalist og forfatter. Efter første verdenskrig bosatte han sig nord for Paris, hvor han kom i samme kredse som Gertrude Stein og Ernest Hemingway. Det var også i 1920’erne, at Bromfield skrev sine bedste romaner og i 1926 modtog han Pulitzerprisen for "Early Autumn".

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Louis Bromfield was born in Mansfield, Ohio, in 1896 to Charles Brumfield, originally from New England, and Annette Marie Coulter Brumfield, the daughter of an Ohio pioneer. Bromfield decided to change the spelling of his name after it was misspelled on one of his early works.Bromfield studied agriculture at Cornell University from 1914 to 1916, but transferred to Columbia University to study journalism. While at Columbia University, Louis Bromfield was initiated into the fraternal organization Phi Delta Theta. His time at Columbia would be brief; he left after less than a year to go to war. After serving with the American Field Service in World War I and being awarded the Croix de Guerre and the Legion of Honor, he returned to New York City and found work as a reporter. In 1924, his first novel, "The Green Bay Tree", won instant acclaim. He won the 1927 Pulitzer Prize for best novel for Early Autumn. All of his 30 books were best-sellers, and many, such as The Rains Came and Mrs. Parkington, were made into successful motion pictures.In 1925, Bromfield and his family left for a vacation in France, a country he had come to love during the war. They stayed for thirteen years. Paris, between the wars was known for its expatriate community of American writers. Among the Bromfields'' literary friends in the city were Edith Wharton, Natalie Barney, Sinclair Lewis, and Gertrude Stein.In the 1980s, Louis Bromfield was posthumously elected to the Ohio Agricultural Hall of Fame, and in December 1996, the centennial of his birth, the Ohio Department of Agriculture placed a bust of him in the lobby named for him at the department''s new headquarters in Reynoldsburg, Ohio.The innovative and visionary work of Louis Bromfield continues to influence agricultural methodologies around the world. Malabar Brazil, under the direction of Ellen Bromfield Geld, has expanded the horizons of her father''s principles and pursuits. To ensure the work continues well into the 21st century, the Malabar 2000 Foundation plans to develop a center for study at Malabar Farm to further the work begun in Richland County (Mansfield, Ohio) by Louis Bromfield.Louis Bromfield was married in 1921 to New York socialite Mary Appleton Wood, the daughter of prominent New York City attorney Chalmers Wood and his wife Ellen Appleton Smith. Mary Appleton Wood Bromfield died in 1952. They had three daughters, Ann Bromfield, Hope Bromfield and Ellen Bromfield.

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La historia de una mujer en apariencia frágil, pero que lleva desde siempre las riendas de su adinerada familia en unos tiempos difíciles. Ya en la primera página de esta espléndida novela vamos a conocer a Susie Parkington, que a sus ochenta y cuatro años se viste para la cena de Navidad en una mansión de Manhattan. Corren los años posteriores a la gran crisis de 1929, pero su patrimonio ha resistido los peores embates gracias a la astucia de Gus Parkington, que murió hace años. Cuando por fin la señora entra en el salón para tomar el aperitivo con hijos y nietos, el espectáculo es patético: quien no se desmoronado y aniquilado bajo el peso del aburrimiento, se ha casado de la peor manera; quien no ha robado, traficando con acciones de poco valor e hinchando el mercado con promesas falsas, se ha dejado estafar persiguiendo quimeras, y todos aguardan con cierta impaciencia que la mujer descanse en paz y la herencia se reparta, pero tendrán que esperar: Susie sigue firme, al mando, procurando que el futuro sea un lugar donde el trabajo honesto tenga un sentido. Esa mujer fuerte e inteligente, que gobierna las intrigas de Wall Street y camina por las calles de Nueva York de principios del siglo XX, podría ser la protagonista de una novela de Edith Wharton, pero bien mirado es una mujer de hoy: su mundo es el nuestro, la corrupción casi la misma, y lo que de verdad ha variado es el largo de nuestras faldas.

"Consisting of thirty-two letters, one postcard, and a note from Wharton''s secretary to Bromfield''s wife, their correspondence gives an insight into the private worlds of these two distinguished writers."--BOOK JACKET.

On est en train de redécouvrir - avec un étonnement émerveillé dont la critique a bien voulu faire l''aveu - l''œuvre de Louis Bromfield (1896-1956), écrivain fêté en son temps puis un peu vite oublié, qui ne cessa de débusquer dans ses romans les divers mensonges derrière quoi s''est toujours rencognée la bonne conscience américaine. Mississippi (Wild is the River, 1941) est un peu son Autant en emporte le vent - on laissera au lecteur le soin de comparer. Le romancier y tire un portrait à l''acide du Sud à l''instant où la botte yankee écrase la nuque des vaincus, dans les derniers jours de la guerre de Sécession : aux célèbres contradictions du lieu (nous sommes à la Nouvelle-Orléans, patrie de la générosité hédoniste et de l''abjection raciste) répondent celles de la société des vainqueurs, corsetée de puritanisme et pourrie déjà par la soif du pouvoir. Le climat bien sûr déboutonne les uns et les autres, et invite à arracher quelques masques. Bromfield a résolu d''écrire ici, bien avant que ce ne soit à la mode, un roman de la transgression. Jeu dangereux dont les femmes se tirent finalement mieux que les hommes : elles seules parvenant, au bout du compte, à ériger droitement le désir qui les tient au ventre. On sort un peu secoué par la violence de tout cela ; mais la vérité - puisque c''est d''elle qu''il s''agit - n''a jamais été une maîtresse de tout repos.

Il faut relire Louis Bromfield (1896-1956), qu''on ne trouve plus guère en librairie et qui fut entre les deux guerres l''un des plus subtils dénonciateurs du conformisme de la vertueuse et riche Amérique. Prix Pulitzer en 1926, Précoce automne (Early Autumn) est sans doute la meilleure introduction possible au versant américain de son œuvre (laquelle fréquenta aussi les chemins de l''Asie) : il révèle, chez ce fils de fermiers de l''Ohio, un continuateur inattendu de Thomas Hardy - dont il partage ici le pessimisme sans appel. Une jeune femme, mariée au dernier rejeton d''une vieille dynastie de la Nouvelle-Angleterre, découvre un assez méchant enfer derrière la façade de respectabilité et de puritanisme de sa nouvelle famille. Lucide mais manquant de ce courage qui permet de dire non, elle accepte sa vie de prisonnière mais fera tout pour que sa fille, parvenue à l''adolescence, échappe au piège des apparences. Un combat plus risqué qu''elle ne l''imagine. Bromfield jette un regard terrible sur la " bonne " société américaine ; et rejoint par d''autres chemins la vision que Ludwig Lewisohn (Le Destin de Mr. Crump) en proposait à la même époque exactement. Les choses ont-elles vraiment changé ?

The Green Bay Tree: The book deals with the adventures and misadventures of two daughters of a Midwestern steel baron. Early Autumn: a Pulitzer Prize winner in 1926, is a dramatic novel of Olivia Pentland''s choice between love and the Pentland tradition in an old Massachusett''s family. A Good Woman: The moving portrait of Emma Downes -- a ''good'' woman -- and her ruinous domination of her family and of her son. A novel of the intimate study of lives challenged by change in a booming mill town.