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"Children of the Market Place" was published in 1922. The novel explores the lives of characters in a small Midwestern town and delves into the social, economic, and moral challenges they face. Masters, known for his realism and portrayal of small-town life, brings his keen observational skills to this work.While Masters gained initial fame for his poetry, his novels, including "Children of the Market Place," are less widely known. However, they contribute to his overall body of work, providing a narrative exploration of the themes that also appear in his poetry.If you appreciate literature that captures the nuances of small-town America and delves into social and moral issues, "Children of the Market Place" might be an interesting addition to your reading list. Masters' works often reflect the complexities of human nature and society, and this novel is likely to continue that tradition.