NO GOD IN THE SKY AND NO GOD IN MYSELF: "GODLINESS" AND ANDERSON'S "WINESBURG"

The character of Jesse Bentley in Sherwood Anderson's "Winesburg" is discussed in relation to Anderson's fascination with the Puritan legacy of confirmation of self through communion with some greater whole. Bentley's story is one of spiritual hunger.

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Published in:Modern fiction studies 1989-07, Vol.35 (2), p.251-259
Main Author: DEWEY, JOSEPH
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
American literature
Anderson, Sherwood (1876-1941)
Christianity
Fathers
Grandsons
Hunger
Literary criticism
NOTES AND DISCUSSION
Puritanism
Sons
Soul
Spirituality
Surrender
Sympathy
Tales
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Summary:The character of Jesse Bentley in Sherwood Anderson's "Winesburg" is discussed in relation to Anderson's fascination with the Puritan legacy of confirmation of self through communion with some greater whole. Bentley's story is one of spiritual hunger.
ISSN:0026-7724
1080-658X
1080-658X
DOI:10.1353/mfs.0.0630