Winesburg, Ohio is ranked among the one hundred best novels of the century

Winesburg, Ohio is an American collection of short stories whose popularity fluctuated over the decades before being re-evaluated by literary critics. Initially described as a sordid work devoid of action by some critics upon its release, the book was later recognized as a classic bridging the gap between modernism and contemporary writing. In 1998, the Modern Library placed it 24th in its ranking of the one hundred best novels in English of the 20th century.