old textile mill, which was in the process of being
The novel "Empire Falls" by Richard Russo is set in a small town characterized by its old textile mill, which symbolizes both the town's history and its decline. The mill represents the manufacturing past that once thrived, but now serves as a reminder of lost prosperity and changing times. It evokes nostalgia among the townspeople, who grapple with the impact of its deterioration on their lives and livelihoods.
As the story...