Sherwood Anderson Quotes

A collection of quotes by Sherwood Anderson.

Sherwood Anderson was an acclaimed American writer and author, known for his significant contributions to modern American literature. He was born on September 13, 1876, in Camden, Ohio. Anderson had a rather difficult childhood, growing up in a working-class family that faced financial struggles. Despite these challenges, he managed to attend school intermittently and had various jobs while trying to pursue his passion for writing.

Anderson gained recognition for his 1919 collection of short stories, "Winesburg, Ohio," which was highly praised for its unique style and unconventional portrayal of small-town life. This work helped establish Anderson as a leading voice in American literature during the early 20th century, known for his keen observations of human nature and the complexities of relationships.

Throughout his career, Anderson continued to write fiction, non-fiction, and plays, exploring themes such as alienation, sexuality, and the search for identity. Some of his other notable works include "Poor White" (1920), "Many Marriages" (1923), and "The Triumph of the Egg" (1921).

Sherwood Anderson's writing was often characterized by its psychological depth, vivid imagery, and innovative narrative techniques. He undoubtedly played a significant role in shaping the development of modern American literature and inspired numerous subsequent writers.

Sadly, Anderson's life was cut short when he died suddenly on March 8, 1941, at the age of 64, due to peritonitis. However, his contributions to literature have left a lasting impact, and his works continue to be celebrated and studied to this day.

Love is like a wind stirring the grass beneath trees on a bl

Love is like a wind stirring the grass beneath trees on a black night,' he had said. 'You must not try to make love definite. It is the divine accident of life. If you try to be definite and sure about it and to live beneath the trees, where soft night winds blow, the long hot day of disappointment comes swiftly and the gritty dust from passing wagons gathers upon lips inflamed and made tender by kisses.

Sherwood Anderson

Love Disappointment Accident

That in the beginning when the world was young there were a

That in the beginning when the world was young there were a great many thoughts but no such thing as truth. Man made the truths himself and each truth was a composite of a great many vague thoughts. All about in the world were truths and they were all beautiful.

Sherwood Anderson

Truth