Triumph of the Egg, and Other Stories

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Anderson, Sherwood, 1876-1941

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Triumph of the Egg, and Other Stories" by Sherwood Anderson is a collection of short stories likely written in the early 20th century, reflecting the complexities of American life during this period. The stories delve into the nuances of human relationships, personal aspirations, and the often stark contrast between expectation and reality, using rich, symbolic imagery to convey deeper emotional and psychological themes. The opening of the collection presents a vivid exploration of the author's mind as he grapples with the tales that inhabit it. The narrator describes how various stories linger in his thoughts like characters waiting at his doorstep, conveying a sense of urgency to share their experiences. One particular story describes three men in a house and a woman upstairs, highlighting themes of longing and the desperate human need for connection. This opening sets the stage for a journey through American life, filled with rich imagery and emotional depth, promising readers introspection and a poignant look at the struggles of ordinary people. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

The dumb man

I want to know why

Seeds

The other woman

The egg

Unlighted lamps

Senility

The man in the brown coat

Brothers

The door of the trap

The New Englander

War

Motherhood

Out of nowhere into nothing

The man with the trumpet.

Credits:

This eBook was produced by Michelle Shephard, Eric Eldred, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Notes:

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Triumph_of_the_Egg

Reading ease score: 90.2 (5th grade). Very easy to read.

Release date is 2004-12-01