Main-Travelled Roads

"Main-Travelled Roads" by Hamlin Garland offers a starkly realistic portrayal of rural life in the late 19th-century Midwest. This collection of short stories delves into the hardships and quiet struggles of farmers and their families in the Mississippi River Valley. Garland's unflinching gaze captures the essence of farm life, presenting a powerful and enduring vision of a bygone era. These stories, rooted in realism, explore the challenges faced by those who lived and toiled on the land, painting a vivid picture of small-town and rural existence. Experience the timeless appeal of these meticulously republished stories, a testament to the enduring power of literary fiction and a poignant reflection on the realities of the American heartland.

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Main-Travelled Roads

"Main-Travelled Roads" by Hamlin Garland offers a starkly realistic portrayal of rural life in the late 19th-century Midwest. This collection of short stories delves into the hardships and quiet struggles of farmers and their families in the Mississippi River Valley. Garland's unflinching gaze captures the essence of farm life, presenting a powerful and enduring vision of a bygone era. These stories, rooted in realism, explore the challenges faced by those who lived and toiled on the land, painting a vivid picture of small-town and rural existence. Experience the timeless appeal of these meticulously republished stories, a testament to the enduring power of literary fiction and a poignant reflection on the realities of the American heartland.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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Main-Travelled Roads

Main-Travelled Roads

by Hamlin Garland
Main-Travelled Roads

Main-Travelled Roads

by Hamlin Garland

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"Main-Travelled Roads" by Hamlin Garland offers a starkly realistic portrayal of rural life in the late 19th-century Midwest. This collection of short stories delves into the hardships and quiet struggles of farmers and their families in the Mississippi River Valley. Garland's unflinching gaze captures the essence of farm life, presenting a powerful and enduring vision of a bygone era. These stories, rooted in realism, explore the challenges faced by those who lived and toiled on the land, painting a vivid picture of small-town and rural existence. Experience the timeless appeal of these meticulously republished stories, a testament to the enduring power of literary fiction and a poignant reflection on the realities of the American heartland.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781023094146
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Publication date: 03/28/2025
Pages: 214
Product dimensions: 6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Hamlin Garland was an American novelist, poet, essayist, and short story writer. He is best known for his fiction involving hard-working Midwestern farmers. Brianne Jaquette is a teacher and writer originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She has a PhD in English from the University of Missouri and is interested in the nineteenth century, regionalism, and literature.
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