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Welcome to the insightful world of "The Modern Writer" by Sherwood Anderson, where the art and craft of writing come alive through profound reflections and practical wisdom. Join Sherwood Anderson, a master storyteller and literary critic, as he explores the complexities and nuances of the modern writer''s journey. Drawing from his own experiences and observations, Anderson offers invaluable insights into the creative process, the challenges of literary craftsmanship, and the evolving role of the writer in society. Anderson''s engaging prose and keen observations illuminate the path of the modern writer, addressing themes of inspiration, technique, and the pursuit of authenticity in storytelling. Through thoughtful analysis and personal anecdotes, he invites readers to reconsider their perceptions of literature and creativity. With its blend of literary criticism, memoir, and practical advice, "The Modern Writer" provides a compelling narrative that will resonate with aspiring writers, literature enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the art of storytelling. Anderson''s timeless wisdom and eloquent prose make this book a valuable resource for understanding the writer''s craft. Since its publication, "The Modern Writer" has been praised for its insightful commentary and Anderson''s ability to capture the essence of literary life. His reflections on the writing process and the role of the writer continue to inspire and inform readers, making this book a must-read for anyone passionate about literature and creativity. As you delve into Anderson''s exploration of the modern writer, you''ll find yourself captivated by his profound insights and thoughtful reflections. His deep understanding of the creative process and his commitment to authenticity make this book an essential addition to your literary collection. Don''t miss your chance to explore the world of "The Modern Writer" by Sherwood Anderson. Let Anderson''s wisdom and eloquence guide you through the intricacies of the writing life and inspire your own creative journey. Grab your copy now and discover why Anderson''s insights continue to resonate with writers and readers alike.

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Many Marriages (1923) is a novel by Sherwood Anderson. Inspired by his own decision to abandon his family and career in order to establish himself as a professional writer, Anderson explores the guilts, routines, desires, and disappointments driving the lives of many Americans in the early-twentieth century. Although he is known today for his story collection Winesburg, Ohio, a pioneering work of Modernist fiction admired for its plainspoken language and psychological detail, Anderson''s Many Marriages is a masterpiece in its own right. "There was a man named Webster lived in a town of twenty-five thousand people in the state of Wisconsin. He had a wife named Mary and a daughter named Jane and he was himself a fairly prosperous manufacturer of washing machines. [...] [A]t odd moments, when he was on a train going some place or perhaps on Sunday afternoons in the summer when he went alone to the deserted office of the factory and sat for several hours looking out through a window and along a railroad track, he gave way to dreams." On an otherwise average day in his office at an Ohio washing machine factory, John Webster finds himself dreaming. He contemplates an affair with his young secretary, hears a number of voices in his head, and watches an angelic woman drift down the river on a raft beneath the afternoon sun. When he returns home after work, he struggles to look his wife and daughter in the face, feeling deep in his heart he will have to leave them soon. Despite spending his whole life in service of the mundane--building his business, supporting his family, securing his finances--Webster knows he can no longer live an impassionate life. He knows he must reinvent himself from scratch. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Sherwood Anderson''s Many Marriages is a classic of American literature reimagined for modern readers.

Dark Laughter (1925) is a novel by Sherwood Anderson. Inspired by his own decision to abandon his family and career in order to establish himself as a professional writer, Anderson explores the guilts, routines, desires, and disappointments driving the lives of many Americans in the early-twentieth century. Although he is known today for his story collection Winesburg, Ohio, a pioneering work of Modernist fiction admired for its plainspoken language and psychological detail, Anderson''s Dark Laughter was his only bestseller. Inspired by the stream of consciousness style of James Joyce''s Ulysses, Anderson produced a novel that remains controversial for its depictions of race, class, and sexuality. u003e"Bruce Dudley stood near a window that was covered with flecks of paint and through which could be faintly seen, first a pile of empty boxes, then a more or less littered factory yard running down to a steep bluff, and beyond the brown waters of the Ohio River." Bruce, a factory worker in Old Harbor, Indiana, is your average working man. He lives a simple life, keeps a low profile, spends his money at the bar with his friends, and tries not to get fired. As far as anyone knows, there is nothing special about him whatsoever; he is a drifter who found his way to Old Harbor by chance and settled down to make himself some money. But Bruce was born in Old Harbor; raised on its streets and educated in its schools, he lived most of his life by another name: John Stockton, Indiana native turned Chicago reporter. Married with kids, he was happy as far as anyone could tell. Up until the day he left, he was still John Stockton, but the change that came over him late in life was too great to resist. He needed a new name, a new life. He wanted to start over in the place where he began. When an opportunity comes to work as a gardener for the factory owner''s wife, Bruce soon finds it impossible to resist her brazen advances. Dark Laughter is a tale of guilt, identity, and shame from master storyteller Sherwood Anderson. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Sherwood Anderson''s Dark Laughter is a classic of American literature reimagined for modern readers.

Marching Men (1917) is a novel by Sherwood Anderson. Both fictional and autobiographical, Anderson’s second novel is a coming of age story that explores the individual and collective identities shaping American life. Although he is known today for his story collection Winesburg, Ohio, a pioneering work of Modernist literature admired for its plainspoken language and psychological detail, Anderson’s Marching Men is a powerful work of fiction that helped establish him as a leading realist writer of his generation. “In a country of so many varied climates and occupations as America it is absurd to talk of an American type. The country is like a vast disorganised undisciplined army, leaderless, uninspired, going in route-step along the road to they know not what end.” At a young age, Norman McGregor, a misfit dreamer, knows this to be true of his country. Fourteen-year-old Norman, ironically named “Beaut” for his homely appearance, works alongside his mother at a bakery in the town of Coal Creek. When frustration over unpaid debts leads him to close the bakery, a group of disgruntled miners nearly destroys his family’s only source of income. At the last second, a group of soldiers marches in to protect them, inspiring Norman with a sense of unity. As a young man, he leaves his hometown for Chicago, where he develops a relationship with a woman who introduces him to politics and labor organizing. Unable to shake the memory of the marching soldiers, he dedicates his life to collective empowerment. Marching Men is a story of the American Dream, for all of its difficult truths and convenient fictions. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Sherwood Anderson’s Marching Men is a classic of American literature reimagined for modern readers.

Step into the tumultuous world of industrial America with "Marching Men" by Sherwood Anderson, a gripping novel that delves into the struggles and aspirations of the working class in the early 20th century. Through vivid prose and compelling characters, Anderson offers readers a poignant exploration of identity, ambition, and the human spirit in the face of social and economic upheaval. Follow the journey of protagonist Joe Welling as he navigates the challenges of life in a rapidly industrializing society. From the confines of the factory floor to the bustling streets of the city, Welling grapples with the harsh realities of urban life, searching for meaning and purpose amidst the chaos and uncertainty. Experience the camaraderie and conflict of the labor movement as Anderson vividly depicts the struggles of working-class men and women fighting for dignity, respect, and a fair wage. Through Welling and his fellow workers, readers gain insight into the collective power of ordinary people united in pursuit of a better life. Explore the themes of alienation, disillusionment, and the quest for self-discovery as Anderson examines the impact of industrialization on the individual psyche. Through Welling''s journey of self-realization, readers confront the existential challenges of modernity and the search for authenticity in a rapidly changing world. Delve into Anderson''s masterful character development as he brings to life a diverse cast of characters, each grappling with their own hopes, fears, and dreams. From the idealistic young activist to the jaded factory worker, Anderson''s characters resonate with authenticity and depth, inviting readers to empathize with their struggles and triumphs. The overall tone of the novel is one of empathy and understanding, as Anderson shines a compassionate light on the lives of ordinary people struggling to find their place in an increasingly complex and unforgiving world. Through his richly drawn characters and evocative storytelling, Anderson captures the essence of the human experience with honesty and insight. Since its publication, "Marching Men" has been hailed as a seminal work of American literature, earning praise for its vivid depiction of industrial America and its poignant exploration of the human condition. It remains a timeless testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the enduring quest for meaning and belonging in a changing world. Designed for readers with an interest in American literature, social history, or the human experience, "Marching Men" offers a compelling portrait of a pivotal moment in American history and the lives of those who lived it. Whether you''re a student of literature or simply a lover of great storytelling, this novel invites you to immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of the human drama. In conclusion, "Marching Men" is more than just a novel—it''s a timeless exploration of the human spirit and the quest for identity and belonging in a rapidly changing world. Join Sherwood Anderson on this unforgettable journey through the heart of industrial America and discover the timeless truths that continue to resonate with readers today. Don''t miss your chance to experience the power and poignancy of "Marching Men" by Sherwood Anderson. Grab your copy now and immerse yourself in a classic of American literature that speaks to the heart of the human experience.

Reproduction of the original: Windy McPherson ́s Son by Sherwood Anderson

Sherwood Anderson''s Poor White captures the spirit of small-town America during the Machine Age. A lonely and passionate inventor of farm machinery, Hugh McVey, who rises from poverty on the bank of the Mississippi River, struggles to gain love and intimacy in a community where "life had surrendered to the machine." Through his story Anderson aims his criticism at the rise of technology and industry at the turn of the century. Simultaneously, he renders a tale of eloquent naturalism and disturbing beauty. Poor White was praised by such writers as H. L. Mencken and Hart Crane when it was first published in 1920. It remains a curiously contemporary novel, and a marvelous testament to Sherwood Anderson''s "sombre metaphysical preoccupation and his smouldering sensuousness". Sherwood Anderson (1876 – 1941) was an American novelist and short story writer, known for subjective and self-revealing works. Anderson published several short story collections, novels, memoirs, books of essays, and a book of poetry. He may be most influential for his effect on the next generation of young writers, as he inspired William Faulkner, Ernest Hemingway, John Steinbeck, and Thomas Wolfe.

Sherwood Anderson''s most famous work, "Winesburg, Ohio" is a cycle of short stories set in the fictional town of Winesburg, loosely based on the author''s own home town of Clyde, Ohio. A picture of small town America during the first part of the 20th century, the series of short stories revolves around the life George Willard, from youth, through his yearning for independence, to his eventually departure from the town. Each story tells the tale of a distinct member of the town as related to George, a young reporter for the "Winesburg Eagle." Through this device the author establishes a frame in which George acts as a recorder of the other town members'' narratives and which also acts as a foil for his own coming-of-age story. Central to all the stories are the themes of loneliness and isolation which permeate the existence of small-town life. Belonging to both the modernist and realist literary traditions, "Winesburg, Ohio" is a work which in a way defies classification, being at once both a novel and a series of short stories. Generally well received upon its first publication in 1919, the work over time has come to be regarded as a classic of modern American literature. This edition is printed on premium acid-free paper and includes an introduction by Ernest Boyd. Sherwood Anderson''s most famous work, "Winesburg, Ohio" is a cycle of short stories set in the fictional town of Winesburg, loosely based on the author''s own home town of Clyde, Ohio. A picture of small town America during the first part of the 20th century, the series of short stories revolves around the life George Willard, from youth, through his yearning for independence, to his eventually departure from the town. Each story tells the tale of a distinct member of the town as related to George, a young reporter for the "Winesburg Eagle." Through this device the author establishes a frame in which George acts as a recorder of the other town members'' narratives and which also acts as a foil for his own coming-of-age story. Central to all the stories are the themes of loneliness and isolation which permeate the existence of small-town life. Belonging to both the modernist and realist literary traditions, "Winesburg, Ohio" is a work which in a way defies classification, being at once both a novel and a series of short stories. Generally well received upon its first publication in 1919, the work over time has come to be regarded as a classic of modern American literature. This edition is printed on premium acid-free paper and includes an introduction by Ernest Boyd.

Quite a fuss was made about the matter. The carpenter, who had been a soldier in the Civil War, came into the writer''s room and sat down to talk of building a platform for the purpose of raising the bed. The writer had cigars lying about and the carpenter smoked.

Winesburg Ohio is based and inspired by Sherwood Anderson''s life and experiences he got from growing up in Ohio. This small town living portrayal brought this book into the 20th century. This book is extremely influential. So many other prominent writers in our society have been influenced by this true American Classic.

Winesburg, Ohio (full title: Winesburg, Ohio: A Group of Tales of Ohio Small-Town Life) is a 1919 short story cycle by the American author Sherwood Anderson. The work is structured around the life of protagonist George Willard, from the time he was a child to his growing independence and ultimate abandonment of Winesburg as a young man. It is set in the fictional town of Winesburg, Ohio (not to be confused with the actual Winesburg), which is based loosely on the author''s childhood memories of Clyde, Ohio. Mostly written from late 1915 to early 1916, with a few stories completed closer to publication, they were ..".conceived as complementary parts of a whole, centered in the background of a single community."[1] The book consists of twenty-two stories, with the first story, "The Book of the Grotesque," serving as an introduction. Each of the stories shares a specific character''s past and present struggle to overcome the loneliness and isolation that seems to permeate the town. Stylistically, because of its emphasis on the psychological insights of characters over plot, and plain-spoken prose, Winesburg, Ohio is known as one of the earliest works of Modernist literature

It''s hard to imagine any great author producing stories that do not contain autobiographical material, and surely Sherwood Anderson is no exception, if anything he proves the rule. So much of the content in Windy McPherson''s Son is drawn from personal experience. Biographers have made great strides in digging up Sherwood Anderson''s past and showing how his life and personal struggles unfold through the characters in his works. His writing is not only highly original and creative but therapeutic and cathartic. Sherwood had this obsession to create and explore his own psyche as he described the world about him. He would lock himself away in a small, sparsely furnished room and write away, working to get at the truth as he struggled to understand it. Once he had a vision of it, he refused to be a propagandist and espouse political or economic opinions, though as a writer he could not ignore the effects of politics, business, and industry on American life, in particular on small town middle America and middle class life. Upton Sinclair, after reading Windy McPherson''s Son, wrote Sherwood a letter aiming "to make a socialist out of him." Anderson replied that he did not wish to see writers as propagandists, taking a socialist or conservative position, or any political position for that matter. Their role was to stay in life not in politics. They could not take sides, else they would only be dealing in half truths. He explains in his letter to Sinclair: "I want them to be something of a brother to the poor brute who runs the sweatshop as well as to the equally unfortunate brutes who work for him." For Anderson getting at the truth demanded avoiding stereotypes and setting forth doctrine. He wished to depict real people facing the real difficulties of their times and leave it to the reader to judge. This meant living among the people and breathing in life as they did while examining and understanding his own mood before attempting to imagine theirs. Understanding Anderson requires understanding his less apparent feelings towards the events and characters in his novels, and this can be aided by, I believe, familiarity with key events in his own life that most likely contributed to forming his various perspectives. Which brings me to the point of why I have decided to edit and add biographical footnotes to the present edition of Windy McPherson''s Son. First, by editing this edition, I am intending to provide a more readable text. The edition that I''m working from contains many formatting errors, silly typos, or slips of the pen, and misspellings, which I have tried to remedy. The numerous punctuation infelicities, which I felt hesitant to address, remain. I feel that they do not get in the way of the reading. Secondly, I believe that adding biographical footnotes may help us understand and appreciate the impact that Sherwood Anderson''s life might have had on his writing, while opening a small door that could shed a splinter of light on what his personal feelings might have been towards the events he depicts and the characters he fashions. The aforementioned being said, certainly, Sherwood Anderson would want us to give much more attention to his work than to his life if we wish to take from his writing any real thing of lasting literary value. However, information about his life could very well offer us a richer understanding of his personal feelings towards his subjects, the changing times he lived through, and significant personal events that inspired his writing. And for those who do not wish to read full biographies about the author, the biographical footnotes are a pleasant and helpful way of getting to know a little more about this remarkable man''s life.

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Sherwood Anderson was born on September 13, 1876 in Camden, Ohio. He was pretty much self-educated and his early career was that of a successful copywriter and business owner in both Cleveland and Elyria in Ohio. In November 28th, 1912 he suffered a nervous breakdown. It led to him abandoning both his business and his family to become a writer. Sherwood''s first novel, Windy McPherson''s Son was published in 1916 as part of a three-book deal. This book, along with his second novel, Marching Men (published in 1917) prepared him for the success and fame he was to find fame with Winesburg, Ohio a collection of interrelated short stories, Winesburg, Ohio (published in 1919). In his memoir, he wrote that "Hands," was the first "real" story he ever wrote. Despite writing further short story collections, novels, plays, essays and poetry as well as a memoir only his novel Dark Laughter, written in 1925, could claim to be a commercial best seller. His influence on the next generation of writers was immense. He not only help to obtain publication for William Faulkner, Ernest Hemingway but was an inspiration to writers of the calibre of John Steinbeck and Thomas Wolfe. Sherwood Anderson died on March 8th 1941 at the age of 64. He was taken ill during a cruise to South America and disembarked with his wife for the hospital in Colon, Panama, where he died. An autopsy revealed he had swallowed a toothpick, which had damaged his internal organs and promoted infection. Sherwood''s body was returned to the United States, where he was buried at Round Hill Cemetery in Marion, Virginia. His epitaph reads, "Life, Not Death, is the Great Adventure." Here we publish the classic ''Winesburg, Ohio.''

This carefully crafted ebook: "Winesburg, Ohio (A Group of Tales of Ohio Small-Town Life)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. This ebook is a series of loosely linked short stories set in the fictional town of Winesburg, mostly written from late 1915 to early 1916. The stories are held together by George Willard, a resident to whom the community confide their personal stories and struggles. The townspeople are withdrawn and emotionally repressed and attempt in telling their stories to gain some sense of meaning and dignity in an otherwise desperate life. The work has received high critical acclaim and is considered one of the great American works of the 20th century. Sherwood Anderson (1876 – 1941) was an American novelist and short story writer, known for subjective and self-revealing works. Anderson published several short story collections, novels, memoirs, books of essays, and a book of poetry. He may be most influential for his effect on the next generation of young writers, as he inspired William Faulkner, Ernest Hemingway, John Steinbeck, and Thomas Wolfe.

This early work by Sherwood Anderson was originally published in 1927 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. ''A New Testament'' is a collection of poetry by this influential writer. In 1908, Anderson began writing short stories and novels. He moved to Chicago, where he found work in an advertising agency and became friends with other writers in Chicago, including Floyd Dell, Theodore Dreiser, Ben Hecht and Carl Sandburg. Starting in 1914, the now-politicised Anderson began having his work published in ''The Masses'', a socialist journal. Anderson''s first novel, ''Windy McPherson''s Son'', was published in 1916. This was followed by the novel ''Marching Men'' (1917) and a collection of prose poems, ''Mid-American Chants'' (1918). A year later, ''Winesburg, Ohio'' (1919), Anderson''s best-remembered and best-known work, was published.

This early work by Sherwood Anderson was originally published in 1923 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. ''Horses and Men'' is a collection of short stories that include ''A Chicago Hamlet'', ''I''m a Fool'', ''The Man Who Became a Woman'', and many more. In 1908, Anderson began writing short stories and novels. He moved to Chicago, where he found work in an advertising agency and became friends with other writers in Chicago, including Floyd Dell, Theodore Dreiser, Ben Hecht and Carl Sandburg. Starting in 1914, the now-politicised Anderson began having his work published in ''The Masses'', a socialist journal. Anderson''s first novel, ''Windy McPherson''s Son'', was published in 1916. This was followed by the novel ''Marching Men'' (1917) and a collection of prose poems, ''Mid-American Chants'' (1918). A year later, ''Winesburg, Ohio'' (1919), Anderson''s best-remembered and best-known work, was published.

This early work by Sherwood Anderson was originally published in 1932 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. ''Beyond Desire'' is a fictional biography of the life of the German composer Felix Mendelssohn. In 1908, Anderson began writing short stories and novels. Anderson lived in Chicago, where he found work in an advertising agency and became friends with other writers, including Floyd Dell, Theodore Dreiser, Ben Hecht and Carl Sandburg. Starting in 1914, the now-politicised Anderson began having his work published in ''The Masses'', a socialist journal. Anderson''s first novel, ''Windy McPherson''s Son'', was published in 1916. This was followed by the novel ''Marching Men'' (1917) and a collection of prose poems, ''Mid-American Chants'' (1918). A year later, ''Winesburg, Ohio'' (1919), Anderson''s best-remembered and best-known work, was published.

The first complete anthology of short stories by “the creator of the American short story”— includes the landmark collection Winesburg, Ohio (Michael Dirda, Pulitzer Prize–winning book critic) In the winter of 1912, Sherwood Anderson (1876–1941) abruptly left his office and spent three days wandering through the Ohio countryside, a victim of “nervous exhaustion.” Over the next few years, abandoning his family and his business, he resolved to become a writer. Novels and poetry followed, but it was with the story collection Winesburg, Ohio that he found his ideal form, remaking the American short story for the modern era. Hart Crane, one of the first to recognize Anderson’s genius, quickly hailed his accomplishment: “America should read this book on her knees.” Here—for the first time in a single volume—are all the collections Anderson published during his lifetime: Winesburg, Ohio (1919), The Triumph of the Egg (1921), Horses and Men (1923), and Death in the Woods (1933), along with a generous selection of stories left uncollected or unpublished at his death. Exploring the hidden recesses of small-town life, these haunting, understated, often sexually frank stories pivot on seemingly quiet moments when lives change, futures are recast, and pasts come to reckon. They transformed the tone of American storytelling, inspiring writers like Hemingway, Faulkner, and Mailer, and defining a tradition of midwestern fiction that includes Charles Baxter, editor of this volume. LIBRARY OF AMERICA is an independent nonprofit cultural organization founded in 1979 to preserve our nation’s literary heritage by publishing, and keeping permanently in print, America’s best and most significant writing. The Library of America series includes more than 300 volumes to date, authoritative editions that average 1,000 pages in length, feature cloth covers, sewn bindings, and ribbon markers, and are printed on premium acid-free paper that will last for centuries.

Cycle of interrelated stories that sympathetically view lonely and frustrated individuals in a midwestern town.

A reappraisal of Anderson within the tradition of American progressive poetry Famous for his modernist fiction, Ohio native Sherwood Anderson has long been recognized almost exclusively as a prose writer despite his prolific published output of poetry between 1915 and 1939. In American Spring Song, editor Stuart Downs reintroduces readers to a body of work rarely seen and never before studied. With an experimental sensibility, Anderson''s poetry ranges from Whitmanesque to imagist to objectivist to surrealist, making its perspectives on the human spirit and consciousness, class, and gender especially interesting and relevant to contemporary readers. Downs''s comprehensive and contextual introduction reflects on Sherwood Anderson as a major American literary figure as well as on his deep commitment to his poetry. In his presentation and selection of poems, Downs illuminates a connection between Anderson''s poetry and its historical, cultural, personal, and literary influences. American Spring Song underscores Anderson''s place in American literature--prose and poetry. This important collection will be welcomed by modernist scholars, Anderson specialists, and poets alike.

In 1919 a middle-aged Chicago ad man facing professional and personal crises published a modest book of stories intended to "reform" American literature. Against all expectations, it achieved what its author, Sherwood Anderson, intended: after Winesburg, Ohio, American literature would be written and read freshly and differently.

Southern Odyssey contains the best of Sherwood Anderson''s writings about the region where he spent the last sixteen years of his life. In more than forty selections of journalism and fiction, Anderson explores the people and problems of the South. The pieces collected here present Anderson''s perceptive vision of the South, combining his love for the region with the fresh observations of an outsider. His work reflects a range of issues that engaged all southerners at a crucial time in their history--the Great Depression, the influence of the New Deal, the painful transition from agriculture to mechanization, the struggle of labor to unionize, and the elemental divisions of race--always with an eye toward the human side of things. Anderson''s impressions and convictions concerning his southern experience encompassed more than its troubles, however. He also wrote of the splendor of a Shenandoah spring and the strength of character of the native people. Southern Odyssey is more than a personal record--it is a gallery of southern portraits, drawn in the style that distinguishes Anderson''s prose at its best.

A memoir of Midwestern life and culture from the author of Winesburg, OhioPraise for A Story Teller''s Story---"The American Portrait of the Artist."-Charles Baxter"Probably unequaled . . . for the austerity of moral courage and sincerity of conviction. . . . A book which should be read by every intelligent American." -New York Times"In the field of literary autobiography, it stands practically alone in America." -The Nation"The voice of the soliloquist . . . amplifies the drama of A Story Teller''s Story, as does the persistent theme of escape, from an America of fact and factories, marketing and manufacturing, to the borderless Ohios of imagination and creation."-From the introduction by Thomas Lynch

"It was a time of Prohibition and poverty in the hills. Moonshine was about the only cash crop." -- (p.4) of cover.

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