Most Popular Books by Louis Bromfield

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.

DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "Mrs. Parkington" by Louis Bromfield. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.

"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.

''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.

The lives of the author''s family and friends on a Missouri farm.

he Farm is a 1933 novel by Louis Bromfield. Written just before Bromfield''s return from decades of living and writing in Europe, the novel reflects the agrarian interests that would dominate the author''s thinking during the last two decades of his life.

"Mr. Bromfield paints on a large canvas, but with almost unfaltering deftness." --The New Republic In 1924, Louis Bromfield published his first novel, The Green Bay Tree, which featured a headstrong, independent female protagonist — a feature that recurred in many of his later books. Includes an introduction by Karl Wurf.

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.

Set in Ranchipur, India, tensions rise as everyone waits for the rains to come. Unless they come soon, famine and disease will be widespread.

DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "Kenny" by Louis Bromfield. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.

The fabulously rich widow of an eccentric American was considered one of the most accomplished hostesses in Europe.

Largely a record of the achievements of which we at Malabar are proud and the failures which have been disappointing but from which we have always learned something.

The last of a series of four novels. The book was planned, without being in any sense of sequel, as part of a picture which includes three other sections -- ''The green bay tree,'' ''Possession'' and ''Early autumn.'' Taken together, the four are considered as a single novel with the title ''Escape.''--Publisher''s description.

New Orleans in wartime.

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.