Hamlin Garland
American novelist and short story writer
Born
September 14th, 1860
165 years ago
Died
March 4th, 1940
85 years ago — 79 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
United States
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Garland achieved recognition as a significant voice of the American Midwest through his literary works. He wrote extensively, producing novels, short stories, and essays that often depicted rural life and the struggles of ordinary people. His most notable work, 'Main-Travelled Roads,' released in 1891, illustrated the lives of farmers and rural communities. In addition to fiction, Garland contributed to literary criticism and briefly served as a historian for the state of Wisconsin. His writings often reflected realist themes, emphasizing the harsh realities faced by settlers in the Midwest.
Wrote 'Main-Travelled Roads'
Explored themes of rural life
Served as a historian for Wisconsin
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