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Stephen Heyman

    Stephen Heyman is an acclaimed writer and former editor at T: The New York Times Style Magazine. His articles have appeared in prominent publications such as The New York Times, Slate, and Vogue. Heyman's writing delves into the realms of fashion, culture, and the human psyche with profound insight. His work explores the complexities of identity and societal norms with precise elegance and provocative thought.

    The Planter of Modern Life
    The Planter of Modern Life: How an Ohio Farm Boy Conquered Literary Paris, Fed the Lost Generation, and Sowed the Seeds of the Organic Food Moveme
    • Bromfield, a World War I ambulance driver and Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist, transitioned from literary fame to establish a visionary agrarian project in Ohio. At his experimental farm, Malabar, he implemented innovative farming practices that laid the groundwork for America's first wave of organic farming. His pioneering ideas not only cultivated sustainable agriculture but also predated the environmental movement, influencing future generations long before the publication of Rachel Carson's Silent Spring.

      The Planter of Modern Life: How an Ohio Farm Boy Conquered Literary Paris, Fed the Lost Generation, and Sowed the Seeds of the Organic Food Moveme2021
      4.2
    • The Planter of Modern Life

      • 304 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      How a leading writer of the Lost Generation became America's most famous farmer and inspired the organic food movement.

      The Planter of Modern Life2020
      4.1