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"Unquestionably a major work of American fiction . . . A book that will astonish and enrich anyone who reads it." — The New York Times Book Review. Based on the author's own experiences, this pioneering naturalistic novel unfolds amid the tobacco fields of Kentucky. Championed by Sinclair Lewis, it offers a realistic portrayal of the crushing physical and psychological effects of poverty on a spirited young woman who longs for freedom and self-expression.
"Unquestionably a major work of American fiction . . . A book that will astonish and enrich anyone who reads it." — The New York Times Book Review. Based on the author's own experiences, this pioneering naturalistic novel unfolds amid the tobacco fields of Kentucky. Championed by Sinclair Lewis, it offers a realistic portrayal of the crushing physical and psychological effects of poverty on a spirited young woman who longs for freedom and self-expression.