Poor White: A Novel

Poor White is a novel by Sherwood Anderson, first published in 1920, that follows the life of Hugh McVey, a young man struggling with poverty and familial dysfunction in a small Mississippi River town. The narrative delves into themes of social class, self-discovery, and the quest for a better life, as Hugh navigates his challenging upbringing and finds guidance from Sarah Shepard, the station master's wife. This work is notable for its exploration of the impact of the Industrial Revolution on individual lives and has influenced later literary figures, including Bertold Brecht.