| Author |
Anderson, Sherwood, 1876-1941 |
| LoC No. |
24027699
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| Title |
A story teller's story : The tale of an American writer's journey through his own imaginative world and through the world of facts, with many of his experiences and impressions among other writers
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| Original Publication |
New York: B. W. Huebsch, Inc., 1924.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 75.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Charlene Taylor, Laura Natal and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
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| Summary |
"A Story Teller's Story" by Sherwood Anderson is a memoir written in the early 20th century. This autobiographical work chronicles the experiences and reflections of an American writer as he navigates his imaginative world, recounting the memories of his upbringing and the struggles that shaped him. The narrative explores the relationships within his family, particularly focusing on his father, mother, and siblings, as well as the broader themes of poverty, aspiration, and the quest for identity in a changing America. The opening of the memoir presents a vivid portrayal of the author's mid-American childhood, detailing the poverty that shaded his family life but also the warmth and humor that pervaded their experiences. Anderson paints a picture of his father as a failed artist striving for significance amid their economic hardships, while his mother is depicted as a nurturing yet mysterious figure. The youthful narrator reflects on poignant memories of childhood antics, sibling dynamics, and the bittersweet nature of their existence, emphasizing the juxtaposition between aspirations and reality. This vivid reminiscence sets the stage for a deeper exploration of art, family, and the writer's own evolving identity throughout the memoir. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Authors, American -- 20th century -- Biography
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| Subject |
Anderson, Sherwood, 1876-1941
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
74755 |
| Release Date |
Nov 17, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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