“I think the whole glory of writing lies in the fact that it forces us out of ourselves and into the lives of others.”
Quote by Sherwood Anderson
Work
Letters: selected and edited with an introd. and notes by Howard Mumford Jones, in association with Walter B. Rideout
Letters: selected and edited with an introd. and notes by Howard Mumford Jones, in association with Walter B. Rideout is a scholarly collection of correspondence, curated and annotated to offer readers a deeper understanding of the historical and cultural context of the letters. The editors, Howard Mumford Jones and Walter B. Rideout, have provided an introduction and detailed notes that enhance the reader's experience by explaining the background and significance of the correspondence. 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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