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Louis Bromfield

1896–1956

1 series 5 books in order 2 standalone books

Louis Bromfield (1896-1956) was an American writer and conservationist. A bestselling novelist in the 1920s, he won the Pulitzer Prize for the Novel in 1927 for Early Autumn, and later became one of the earliest proponents of sustainable and organic agriculture in the United States, founding the experimental Malabar Farm near Mansfield, Ohio. His credits include Early Autumn, Possession, and The Green Bay Tree.

Born
1896
Known for
Escape

Series by Louis Bromfield

Escape

3 books in order · 1924–1926

  1. The Green Bay Tree

    1924 · Louis Bromfield

    The Green Bay Tree is a 1933 three-act drama written by Mordaunt Shairp that explores a "half-suggested homosexual relationship" between a man and…

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  2. Cover of Possession

    Possession

    1925 · Louis Bromfield

    Possession is a 1925 book by Louis Bromfield. It is part of the series Escape.

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  3. Cover of Early Autumn

    Early Autumn

    1926 · Louis Bromfield

    Early Autumn is a 1926 novel by Louis Bromfield, which won the Pulitzer Prize for the Novel in 1927. In 1956, producer Benedict Bogeaus announced…

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Standalone books

  1. Cover of The rains came

    The rains came

    1937

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  2. Cover of Précoce automne

    Précoce automne

    1926

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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Louis Bromfield written?

We list 5 books by Louis Bromfield across 1 series, published between 1924–1937 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Louis Bromfield's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “The Green Bay Tree.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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