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_aAnderson, Sherwood, _d1876-1941 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe modern writer |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2023 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2023-09-20 | ||
| 508 | _aCharlene Taylor, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) | ||
| 520 | _a"The Modern Writer" by Sherwood Anderson is an essay exploring the development of American literature and the challenges faced by writers in a diverse and rapidly evolving country. Written in the early 20th century, the book delves into the unique circumstances that shape American writing against the backdrop of a vast and varied landscape, as well as a cultural mosaic that makes national expression difficult. The work discusses the impact of industrialization, popular culture, and commercial pressures on the art of writing, suggesting that true art emerges from authenticity rather than the demands of mass appeal. In this critical examination, Anderson contemplates the role of the writer as a craftsman who must stay true to their materials—human lives and experiences—amid the distractions of commercialism and the standardization of taste. He argues that many contemporary writers prioritize success and mass acceptance over genuine expression, leading to a proliferation of subpar work. The essay champions the modern movement as a search for deeper meaning and connection through art, encouraging writers to prioritize honest, nuanced storytelling that reflects the complexity of human experience rather than conforming to popular formulas. Ultimately, Anderson presents a call to arms for writers to reclaim their craft, emphasizing that true fulfillment is derived from the work itself rather than external validation. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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_pOriginally published: _cSan Francisco: The Lantern Press, 1925 |
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