Louis Bromfield

Louis Bromfield was an American author and conservationist. He won the Pulitzer Prize for his early work and was a pioneer in sustainable farming practices.

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  1. 1. Early Autumn

    A Story of a Lady

    "Early Autumn" is a Pulitzer Prize-winning novel that explores the life of a New England matriarch, her disintegrating, aristocratic family and a young girl who moves in with them. The story delves into the family's struggle to maintain their fading glory and the young girl's transformation under the guidance of the matriarch. The novel is a critique of the American Dream and the social changes in the United States during the early 20th century.

    The 11463rd Greatest Book of All Time
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  2. 2. Night In Bombay

    Set in Bombay during the 1930s, the novel focuses on expatriates, Indian royals, and the Indians who work for them. It examines their daily lives and the varied interactions among these groups. Together these portrayals offer a picture of Bombay in that decade, shown through the routines and relationships of people from different social backgrounds.

    The 15769th Greatest Book of All Time