Sherwood Anderson warns against being a simple peddler of words and urges writers to understand what people truly think. He contrasts the confused, purposeless reality with the purposeful life of an artist’s imagination. He also notes that nurses may respect physicians too much to marry them.
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Sherwood Anderson was a writer from the United States, best known for Winesburg, Ohio.
Quick Facts About Sherwood Anderson
Born
September 13, 1876
Died
March 8, 1941
Nationality
United States
Profession
Writer
Notable works
Winesburg, Ohio
Spouse
Tennessee Mitchell Anderson
About Sherwood Anderson
He was largely self‑educated and became a successful copywriter and business owner in the Ohio cities of Cleveland and Elyria before turning to literature, where his work is noted for its personal, introspective style.
