Sherwood Anderson
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Major Issues Major IssuesSherwood Anderson’s unsentimental portrayal of life in small town America has been praised by reviewers and critics who applaud his ability to capture everyday speech, his focus on eccentric characters, and his bold depiction of sexuality. Anderson’s disapproval of urbanization, the late 19th century industrialization of the MidWest, and the belief in progress as the ultimate good is evident throughout his writing. Nevertheless, his depiction of rural and small town life is by no means idyllic. Literary historians note Anderson’s influence on his contemporary writers, including Faulkner and Hemingway, and on later American practitioners of the short story. Author LinksThe Sherwood Anderson ReviewCurrent Back issues of The Sherwood Anderson Review, containing articles on Anderson’s life and works. Sherwood Anderson Unofficial Homepage Biographical information and list of Anderson’s major works, with a link to an interesting article on falling-out between Anderson and Hemingway. Sherwood Anderson Anderson’s life, literary career highlights, and bibliography. The Sherwood Anderson Page Photos of landmarks and places which appear in Anderson’s fiction, with links to online versions of Anderson’s work and other websites. Anderson photos Pictures of Anderson from Virginia Tech University Library’s Special Collections.
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