Main-Travelled Roads by Hamlin Garland

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Author Garland, Hamlin, 1860-1940
Title Main-Travelled Roads
Contents A branch road — Up the cooly — 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 — Uncle Ethan Ripley — God's Ravens — A "Good Fellow's" Wife
Credits Prepared by David Reed
Summary "Main-Travelled Roads" by Hamlin Garland is a collection of short stories written during the late 19th century. The book focuses on the struggles and experiences of rural life, particularly emphasizing the hardships faced by farmers in the American Midwest. This poignant work serves as a tribute to Garland's own parents, illustrating the toil and deprivation they endured, and it reflects on the beauty and desolation of the land they called home. The opening of "Main-Travelled Roads" introduces the dedicatee of the stories—Garland's father and mother—and sets a reflective tone regarding their challenging life journey. The narrative begins with an evocative description of the main-travelled road in the West, illustrating its harsh conditions juxtaposed with the occasional beauty it offers. Garland shares memories of his return to his family farm in South Dakota after years away, conveying his mixed feelings of nostalgia, bitterness, and a deepening appreciation for the uncomplaining resilience of rural life. This part outlines his realization of the stark realities of farming and poverty, capturing the essence of a life shaped by struggle but also marked by profound human connections and the simple beauty of nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Short stories
Subject Western stories
Subject Mississippi River Valley -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 2809
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 1, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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