Main Traveled Roads - Hamlin Garland - Bog

Main Traveled Roads is a collection of short stories written by American author Hamlin Garland, first published in 1891. The stories are set in the rural Midwest during the late 19th century and explore the lives of farmers, pioneers, and other working-class individuals. The book is divided into two parts: A Little Local Color and Prairie Folks. In A Little Local Color, the stories are centered around the struggles of farmers and their families. They deal with issues such as poverty, isolation, and the harsh realities of life on the prairie. The stories are told from the perspective of both men and women, and they offer a glimpse into the daily lives of these hardworking individuals.In Prairie Folks, the stories focus on the relationships between people living in small towns and the challenges they face. The characters in these stories are often struggling with issues such as love, jealousy, and betrayal. The stories are told with a deep sense of realism and offer a vivid portrayal of life in the Midwest during this time period.Overall, Main Traveled Roads is a powerful collection of stories that offers a unique perspective on life in the Midwest during the late 19th century. Garland's writing is honest and straightforward, and he portrays his characters with great empathy and understanding. The book is considered a classic of American literature and is still widely read and studied today.1899. Hamlin Garland was born near La Crosse, Wisconsin and lived in the area for nine years before his family moved to South Dakota. As an adult he lived in major cities throughout the United States but visited his birthplace often. In 1922 he received a Pulitzer Prize for A Daughter of the Middle Border, and was also director of the American Academy of Arts and Letters for a number of years. This volume contains a selection of his short stories including: A Branch Road; Up the Coolly; Among the Corn-Rows; The Return of a Private; Under the Lion�������s Paw; The Creamery Man; A Day�������s Pleasure; Mrs. Ripley�������s Trip; and Uncle Ethan Ripley. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.