Jan 3, 2010

The Man Who Became a Woman | The Man Who Became a Woman

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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The Man Who Became a Woman | The Man Who Became a Woman

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The Story

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