Project Gutenberg 1998-04-01 Public domain in the USA. 1854 Masters, Edgar Lee 1868 1950 Ford, Webster Masters, E. L. (Edgar Lee) Spoon River Anthology Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spoon_River_Anthology an anonymous Project Gutenberg volunteer Updated: 2022-11-16. an anonymous Project Gutenberg volunteer Updated: 2022-11-14. "Spoon River Anthology" by Edgar Lee Masters is a collection of free verse poems published in the early 20th century. The book presents a poignant tapestry of small-town life through the voices of the deceased residents of Spoon River, each offering a glimpse into their personal stories, struggles, and reflections on life and death. The opening portion of "Spoon River Anthology" introduces readers to the various characters who inhabit the town, hinting at their diverse backgrounds and the complexities of their lives. Each poem serves as a monologue delivered from beyond the grave, allowing these voices to spill forth their hidden truths, regrets, and revelations. For instance, "The Hill" poignantly reflects on the lives lost and the collective silence surrounding their stories, while the subsequent characters share vivid narratives, from tales of unfulfilled dreams to confessions of guilt and sorrow. This rich array of experiences sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the town's social fabric and the universal truths of human existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 75.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en American poetry PS Text Category: Poetry Category: American Literature 304729 2025-08-01T09:11:12.610508 text/html 316594 2022-11-16T13:36:04 text/html 548018 2025-08-01T09:11:30.930450 application/epub+zip 559855 2025-08-01T09:11:17.784503 application/epub+zip 369097 2025-08-01T09:11:15.182541 application/epub+zip 615831 2025-08-01T09:11:38.108428 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 458336 2025-08-01T09:11:26.467481 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 266845 2022-09-01T10:17:50.313705 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 239769 2025-08-01T09:11:11.492060 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 239550 2022-11-16T13:35:45 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16157 2025-08-01T09:11:38.282384 application/rdf+xml 18849 2025-08-01T09:11:15.337527 image/jpeg 2534 2025-08-01T09:11:15.260490 image/jpeg 359408 2025-08-01T09:11:12.638510 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia