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Death in the Woods and Other Stories

Sherwood Anderson
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Death in the Woods and Other Stories

Fiction | Short Story Collection | Adult | Published in 1933

Book Brief

Sherwood Anderson

Death in the Woods and Other Stories

Fiction | Short Story Collection | Adult | Published in 1933
Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Short Story Collection • Fiction

Publication Year

1933

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Reviews & Readership

4.4

550 ratings

70%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Sherwood Anderson's Death in the Woods and Other Stories is praised for its poetic prose and deep exploration of human nature and rural life. Critics commend its emotional depth and vivid storytelling. However, some find the pacing slow and the themes repetitive. Overall, it remains a significant work in American literature for its rich character development and evocative atmosphere.

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Who Should Read Death in the Woods and Other Stories?

Readers who savor the exploration of rural American life and psychological depth, akin to Winesburg, Ohio by Sherwood Anderson, would appreciate Death in the Woods and Other Stories. Fans of the introspective narratives in My Ántonia by Willa Cather will also be drawn to Anderson's poignant storytelling and vivid character sketches.

4.4

550 ratings

70%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Short Story Collection • Fiction

Publication Year

1933

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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