Mid-American Chants (1918)

Mid-American Chants is a collection of poems written by Sherwood Anderson and published in 1918. The poems are inspired by the author's experiences growing up in Ohio and traveling throughout the Midwest. Anderson's writing style is characterized by its simplicity and directness, as well as its celebration of the ordinary, everyday experiences of Midwestern life. The poems touch on a range of themes, including love, loss, nature, and the struggles of working-class Americans. Many of the poems are written in free verse, with a focus on the musicality of language and the rhythms of everyday speech. Overall, Mid-American Chants offers a unique perspective on the American Midwest and its people, capturing the region's beauty, complexity, and resilience.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.