God's Little Acre
Book • 1933
"God's Little Acre" is a controversial novel set in rural Georgia, exploring themes of poverty, sexuality, and religious hypocrisy.
The story revolves around Ty Ty Walden, a farmer obsessed with finding gold on his land, neglecting his family and their livelihood.
His misguided quest leads to tragic consequences, exposing the dark underbelly of Southern society during the Depression era.
The novel challenges conventional morality, portraying characters driven by primal desires and a desperate search for wealth.
Caldwell's vivid depiction of poverty and social injustice sparked both outrage and critical acclaim upon its release.
The story revolves around Ty Ty Walden, a farmer obsessed with finding gold on his land, neglecting his family and their livelihood.
His misguided quest leads to tragic consequences, exposing the dark underbelly of Southern society during the Depression era.
The novel challenges conventional morality, portraying characters driven by primal desires and a desperate search for wealth.
Caldwell's vivid depiction of poverty and social injustice sparked both outrage and critical acclaim upon its release.
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Mentioned as a reference to the severe western side of South Carolina during the Depression.
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