Windy McPherson's Son

Windy McPherson's Son is a novel written by Sherwood Anderson, first published in 1916. The story follows the life of Sam McPherson, the son of Windy McPherson, a charismatic and manipulative salesman who travels the country selling a variety of goods. Sam grows up in poverty, constantly moving from place to place as his father chases his next sale.As Sam grows older, he becomes increasingly disillusioned with his father's way of life and begins to question his own identity. He struggles to find a sense of purpose and belonging, and eventually leaves home to make his own way in the world.Throughout the novel, Anderson explores themes of identity, family, and the American Dream. He portrays the struggles of working-class Americans during the early 20th century, and the impact that a charismatic and manipulative parent can have on a child's development.Windy McPherson's Son is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on the American experience. Anderson's vivid descriptions and insightful commentary make this a must-read for anyone interested in American literature or social history.In the restaurant the young man began talking of himself. He was a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania. His father had died while he was yet in school and had left him a modest fortune, upon the income of which he lived with his mother. He did no work and was enormously proud of the fact.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.