Prairie Folks

EAN : 9791041988006

GARLAND HAMLIN

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EAN : 9791041988006

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Détails

EAN13 : 9791041988006
Réf. éditeur : 336970
Date Parution : 5 mars 2024
Disponibilite : Disponible
Barème de remise : NS
Nombre de pages : 102
Format : H:220 mm L:170 mm E:6 mm
Poids : 173gr

Résumé

Résumé : "Prairie Folks" by Hamlin Garland is a collection of stories that delve into the lives of settlers on the American prairie, capturing their struggles, resilience, and the social dynamics of rural communities. The narrative begins with "Uncle Ethan's Speculation in Patent Medicines," where Uncle Ethan Ripley, a farmer, is swindled by a traveling salesman into allowing a large advertisement to be painted on his new barn in exchange for bottles of a dubious patent medicine. The story humorously explores themes of gullibility and the tension between husband and wife as they deal with the consequences of Ethan's decision. The second part, "The Test of Elder Pill: The Country Preacher," introduces Elder Pill, a robust and unconventional preacher who arrives in a rural community to hold services at the local schoolhouse. His unorthodox methods and physical prowess win over the skeptical and often unruly congregation, including the notorious Dixon family. The narrative highlights the challenges of religious change in a frontier setting and the complex interplay between faith and everyday life. Garland's stories are rich with vivid characterizations and a deep understanding of the hardships and humor inherent in prairie life, offering a poignant reflection on the human condition in the face of adversity.
Biographie : Hannibal Hamlin Garland, né le 14 septembre 1860 et mort le 4 mars 1940, est un romancier, poète, essayiste, nouvelliste, georgiste et chercheur psychique américain. Il est surtout connu pour ses fictions mettant en scène des agriculteurs du Midwest.