Louis Bromfield

Louis Bromfield was an American author and conservationist who gained international recognition for his novels and agricultural innovations. He won the Pulitzer Prize for his 1926 novel 'Early Autumn' and was a pioneering sustainable farmer, transforming his Ohio farm, Malabar Farm, into a model of sustainable agriculture and a hub for literary and Hollywood celebrities. Bromfield's work combined his interests in farming and literature, and he remains an influential figure in both fields.

Books

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  1. 1. Early Autumn

    "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.