“All of the people of my time were bound with chains. They had forgotten the long fields and the standing corn. They had forgotten the west winds.”
Book:Mid-American Chants
Quote by Sherwood Anderson
Work
Mid-American Chants
Mid-American Chants is a compilation of poetry that delves into the experiences, landscapes, and social fabric of the Midwestern United States. The collection captures the essence of life in this region through a variety of poetic forms and voices. 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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