The Triumph of the Egg

Exploring the alienation of small-town America, this 1921 collection delves into the disruptive moments of life in the early 20th-century Midwest. Through a series of poems and short stories, it addresses key themes such as modernization, industrialization, the rise of big business, and the Great Migration, echoing the tone of Anderson's more renowned work, Winesburg, Ohio. The narratives capture the struggles and complexities of individuals navigating a rapidly changing world.