What is the setting of Spoon River Anthology?

Spoon River Anthology is set in the fictional village of Spoon River in central Illinois. The anthology is a collection of free verse epitaphs written by Edgar Lee Masters and published in 1915. The epitaphs are written from the perspective of the deceased residents of Spoon River and tell their stories, often revealing dark secrets and hidden desires. The town of Spoon River is depicted as a microcosm of American society, with its characters representing a wide range of social and economic classes. The anthology explores themes of death, loss, love, and the search for meaning in life.