Wayside Courtships by Hamlin Garland

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Author Garland, Hamlin, 1860-1940
Title Wayside Courtships
Note Reading ease score: 83.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Contents At the beginning -- A preacher's love story -- A meeting in the foothills -- A stop-over at Tyre -- An alien in the pines -- The owner of the mill farm -- Of those who seek -- Before the low green door -- Upon impulse -- The end of love is love of love.
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Summary "Wayside Courtships" by Hamlin Garland is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book explores themes of love, socio-economic struggles, and the quest for personal fulfillment through a series of interconnected stories set in rural America. The narrative seems to weave between different characters, primarily focusing on young individuals navigating the complexities of romance, ambition, and societal expectations. The opening portion introduces a young man named Stacey, who has just arrived in a new town, looking for a teaching position. He encounters a variety of characters who illustrate the social dynamics of his surroundings, including Herman Allen, a confident peer who embodies a contrasting attitude towards life. The narrative sets the stage for Stacey’s inner conflicts as he grapples with the challenges of his new environment, feelings of inadequacy, and the promise of romantic possibilities. The vivid imagery of the local social scene and the poignant depiction of individuals’ lives hint at a rich exploration of courtship and the social ties that bind the community, making the reader eager to delve deeper into the unfolding stories. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Western stories
Subject West (U.S.) -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
Subject Love stories, American
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EBook-No. 20247
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Nov 29, 2023
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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