Winesburg, Ohio by Sherwood Anderson

Inspired by Sherwood Anderson's early life in Ohio, this novel offers a candid and realistic depiction of small-town existence, capturing the essence of early 20th-century America. Its profound influence on literature is evident, as it shaped the works of notable authors such as Ray Bradbury, Amos Oz, Henry Miller, and F. Scott Fitzgerald, marking it as a significant American classic.