Poor White

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Set against the backdrop of the Mississippi River, Poor White follows the journey of Hugh McVey, an inventor who ascends from poverty. The narrative captures the transformative impact of industrialization on rural America during the early 20th century. As a significant work by Sherwood Anderson, known for his interrelated short stories in Winesburg, Ohio, this tale explores themes of ambition, social change, and the complexities of American life during a pivotal historical period.