Walter Simmons

Series: Spoon River Anthology

Edgar Lee Masters

The narrative centers on a man reflecting on his life, initially filled with promise and creativity. As a child, he exhibited remarkable talents in various fields, including engineering, music, and art. His parents held high expectations for him, envisioning a future akin to great inventors. However, upon marrying at twenty-one, he shifted his focus to practical responsibilities, learning the trade of watchmaking and managing a jewelry store. Despite his aspirations to invent and innovate, he found himself consumed by the mundane realities of business. His dreams of creating a... AI Generated Content

~1916 CE

Available in: English