Tobacco Road (Brown Thrasher Books)
by Erskine Caldwell, Lewis Nordan
Tobacco Road by Erskine Caldwell, Lewis Nordan holds a well received rating of 3.73 out of 5, based on 11K reader ratings. First published in 1932. The book spans 192 pages.
About Tobacco Road
The classic novel of a Georgia family undone by the Great Depression: “[A] story of force and beauty” (New York Post). Even before the Great Depression struck, Jeeter Lester and his family were desperately poor sharecroppers. But when hard times begin to affect the families that once helped support them, the Lesters slip completely into the abyss. Rather than hold on to each other for support, Jeeter, his wife Ada, and their twelve children are overcome by the fractured and violent society around them. Banned and burned when first released in 1932, Tobacco Road is a brutal examination of poverty’s dehumanizing influence by one of America’s great masters of political fiction.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Erskine Caldwell, Lewis Nordan |
| Published | 1932 |
| Pages | 192 |
| Genres | Fiction, Classics, Historical Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.73 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 10,959 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What genre is Tobacco Road?
Tobacco Road is categorized as Fiction, Classics, Historical Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
Is Tobacco Road worth reading?
Based on 11K reader ratings, Tobacco Road has an average score of 3.73 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Tobacco Road?
Tobacco Road has 192 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
Who wrote Tobacco Road?
Tobacco Road was written by Erskine Caldwell, Lewis Nordan. It was first published in 1932.
What is the ISBN for Tobacco Road?
The ISBN-13 for Tobacco Road is 9780820316610.0.
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