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Cather, Willa
1873
1947
Cather, Willa Sibert
Cather, Wilella
Catherová, Willa
Catherova, Willa
The Troll Garden, and Selected Stories
On the divide -- Eric Hermannson's soul -- The enchanted bluff -- The Bohemian girl -- Flavia and her artists -- The sculptor's funeral -- "A death in the desert" -- The garden lodge -- The marriage of Phaedra -- A Wagner matinee -- Paul's case.
Produced by Judith Boss, and David Widger
"The Troll Garden" by Willa Cather is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The book explores themes of art, life in rural America, and the struggles of individuals within the social fabric of their communities, often focusing on Norwegian immigrants. The opening of the collection introduces a character named Canute, who resides in a modest shanty near Rattlesnake Creek on the Nebraska plains. The narrative delves into Canute's solitary life, highlighting his profound loneliness, struggles with alcoholism, and the harsh realities of life on the Divide. As the story unfolds, it hints at Canute's complex relationships with his neighbors and introduces a budding romantic interest in Lena Yensen, setting the stage for a significant turning point in his life. The portrayal of Canute's internal conflicts, alongside his interactions with the surrounding environment, evokes a deep sense of melancholy and reflects the broader human experience found within Cather’s work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Short stories
United States -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Nebraska -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
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