The Man Who Became a Woman (Masterplots II: Short Story Series, Revised Edition)
At a glance:
- Author: Sherwood Anderson
- First Published: 1923
- Type of Plot: Psychological
- Time of Work: The early twentieth century
- Setting: Western Pennsylvania
- Principal Characters: Herman Dudley, Tom Means, Burt
- Genres: Psychological fiction, Short fiction
- Subjects: African Americans, United States or Americans, Racism, Blacks, Sex or sexuality, Twentieth century, Horses, Racing, Horsemanship
- Locales: Pennsylvania
The Story
Herman Dudley reflects on his early life, beginning with his childhood in a small Nebraska town and leading up to the event that caused him to leave the racehorse and tramp life forever. He begins his reminiscence in his own home, recalling his home town, a nondescript place. He fills in his family history, which leads him to the western Pennsylvania racehorse circuit, traveling from county fair to county fair, working as a groomer for a horse named Pick-it-boy, during fall until winter sets in.
In late fall, after the departure of Herman's friend Tom Means,...
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