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Winesburg, Ohio
A Group of Tales of Ohio Small-Town Life
Book • 1919
Published in 1919, 'Winesburg, Ohio' is a short story cycle that delves into the lives of the residents of the fictional town of Winesburg, loosely based on Anderson's childhood home of Clyde, Ohio.
The book is structured around the life of George Willard, a young reporter who becomes the confidant of the town's solitary figures.
Each story focuses on a different character, revealing their inner struggles, loneliness, and the psychological insights that define their lives.
The work is known for its simple yet powerful prose, which emphasizes character over plot, and is considered one of the earliest examples of Modernist literature in America.
The book is structured around the life of George Willard, a young reporter who becomes the confidant of the town's solitary figures.
Each story focuses on a different character, revealing their inner struggles, loneliness, and the psychological insights that define their lives.
The work is known for its simple yet powerful prose, which emphasizes character over plot, and is considered one of the earliest examples of Modernist literature in America.
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Mentioned in 3 episodes
Mentioned by Jack Wilson while discussing Charles Baxter's new book and its connection to Winesburg, Ohio.
652 Writing a Comic Novel (with Charles Baxter) | My Last Book with Bill Eville
Mentioned by Susan Straight as an author whose work explores themes of guilt, shame, and repression.
Susan Straight on the Power of Story
