Marching Men

Marching Men is a 1917 novel by American author Sherwood Anderson, focusing on the struggles of Norman 'Beaut' McGregor, a young man from a mining town. Discontent with the powerlessness of his fellow miners, Beaut seeks to empower workers through collective action after moving to Chicago. The novel explores themes of labor organization, ambition, and societal roles, reflecting the harsh realities of industrial life. Despite its initial poor reception and limited publication, it remains a significant social commentary on the working class in early 20th-century America.