“You can make it all right if you will only be satisfied to remain small," I told myself. I had to keep saying it over and over to myself. "Be little. Don't try to be big. Work under the guns. Be a little worm in the fair apple of life.”
Quote by Sherwood Anderson
Work
Sherwood Anderson's memoirs: a critical edition
This critical edition of Sherwood Anderson's memoirs offers readers a deep dive into the author's life and thoughts, providing a rich source of insight into his literary career and personal evolution. The volume includes extensive annotations and scholarly commentary, making it an invaluable resource for students and scholars of American literature. more
Author
Sherwood Anderson
American novelist known for his profound insights into the lives of the American middle class. Anderson's works often focus on the inner world and social status of ordinary people, and his style is concise and direct, which has had a profound impact on American literature. more
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