Spoon River Anthology: 100th Anniversary Edition (Signet Classics)

Spoon River Anthology - A Masterpiece of American Literature Edgar Lee Masters' groundbreaking work, first published in 1915, is a collection of dramatic monologues that bring to life the secrets and scandals of a fictional Midwestern town.

With an introduction by John Hollander and an afterword by Ronald Primeau, this anthology remains a landmark of American literature. Experience the authentic voices of Spoon River's residents, including murderers, drunkards, crooked bankers, lechers, bitter wives, abusive husbands, failed dreamers, and a few good souls.

Masters raises the dead "sleeping on the hill" in their village cemetery to tell the truth about their lives, toppling the American myth of the moral superiority of small-town life. Don't miss out on this opportunity to discover the hidden secrets of Spoon River and experience the freshness of this masterpiece undiminished.

Readers will be captivated by the authenticity and depth of the characters, making this anthology a must-read for anyone interested in American literature.