Born in the U.S.A. (Bruce Springsteen)

History's Best Selling Products of 1915

1. Spoon River Anthology

   Released in 1915 by Edgar Lee Masters, Macmillan Company

   Published in 1915, Edgar Lee Masters's "Spoon River Anthology" stands as a profoundly significant work in American literary history, marking a stark departure from the prevailing romanticized portrayals of rural life. Its release coincided with a period of intense social introspection in America, just before the nation's entry into World War I, when societal norms and individual experiences were being re-evaluated. The collection’s unflinching realism and psychological depth resonated deeply, offering a collective voice to the quiet desperation and moral complexities lurking beneath the surface of small-town communities. It shattered idyllic myths, compelling readers to confront uncomfortable truths about human nature and societal pressures in a rapidly modernizing nation.