Poor White: A Novel: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Poor White: A Novel is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Anderson, Sherwood (1876–1941).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Poor White: A Novel" by Sherwood Anderson is a novel written during the early 20th century. The book revolves around the life of Hugh McVey, a young man born into poverty and hardship in a small town along the Mississippi River. It explores themes of social class, self-discovery, and the struggle to escape a cycle of indolence and familial dysfunction. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Hugh McVey, whose early life is marked by neglect and hardship, primarily due to the failings of his alcoholic father. Orphaned and left to fend for himself, Hugh unexpectedly finds an opportunity for growth when he begins working as a man's assistant at a railroad station. There, he experiences a new rhythm of life and the influence of Sarah Shepard, the station master's wife, who becomes a maternal figure and endeavors to educate him, pulling him away from the lethargy that plagues his family and community. In this opening portion, we see Hugh's struggle with his identity, his desire for self-improvement, and his gradual awakening to the possibilities of a life beyond his impoverished upbringing, setting the stage for his later journey toward independence and self-actualization.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Poor White: A Novel
- Author credits: Anderson, Sherwood (1876–1941)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Historical fiction
- Industrial revolution -- Fiction
- Inventors -- Fiction
- Middle West -- Fiction
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- Category: American Literature
- Category: Novels
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