"Queer", concerning Elmer CowleyĮlmer, feeling isolated and unhappy, lashes out at George. George's attempt to impress Belle Carpenter is unexpectedly interrupted. The story of Enoch Robinson and his attempt to lead a normal life. Kate, captivated by George, pays him a visit. The Reverend finds himself tempted by sin. The Strength of God, concerning the Reverend Curtis Hartman The story of Seth Richmond and his friendship with George Willard. Respectability, concerning Wash WilliamsĪfter encountering George on the street, Wash Williams feels compelled to tell his story to the young reporter. Adventure, concerning Alice HindmanĪlice Hindman continues to pine for her past lover. Joe Welling uses his natural talents to achieve success in Winesburg. Godliness, a Tale in Four Parts: Part 4, Terror, concerning David Hardyĭavid, now fifteen, is once again frightened by his grandfather's strange behavior. The tale of Louise Bentley, her marriage to John Hardy and the birth of her only child. Godliness, a Tale in Four Parts: Part 3, Surrender, concerning Louise Bentley Many years later, Jesse is visited by his grandson. The Civil War brings many changes to Jesse Bentley's life, Godliness, a Tale in Four Parts: Part 2, also concerning Jesse Bentley Godliness, a Tale in Four Parts: Part 1, concerning Jesse Bentley George's visit with Louise Trunnion fills him with a sense of pride and embarrassment.
The Philosopher, concerning Doctor Parcivalĭoctor Parcival tells George of his past in Dayton, Ohio and shares the secret of human life. Mother, concerning Elizabeth WillardĪn infuriated Elizabeth Williard devises a plan, but succumbs to fatigue before she can carry it out. Reefy and his brief, but happy marriage to a much younger woman. The story of Wing Biddlebaum, a man with few friends who experienced a horrible ordeal earlier in his life. The Book of the GrotesqueĪn aging writer ponders the many people he has met and the stories he has heard in his lifetime. The stories are centered on the protagonist George Willard and the fictional inhabitants of the town of Winesburg, Ohio.Īnderson, S. The book, published in 1919, is a collection of related short stories, which could be loosely defined as a novel. Winesburg, Ohio: A Group of Tales of Ohio Small-Town Life is a critically acclaimed work of fiction by the American author Sherwood Anderson.
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