Roadside Meetings

Roadside Meetings is a collection of short stories by American author Hamlin Garland, first published in 1895. The stories are set in the rural Midwest and depict the lives of ordinary people struggling to make a living in a harsh and unforgiving landscape. Garland's writing is known for its realism and attention to detail, and these stories are no exception. He captures the dialects and mannerisms of his characters with precision, bringing them to life on the page. The themes of the stories vary, but many focus on the struggle for survival in a world that can be cruel and unforgiving. Some stories deal with poverty and hardship, while others explore the complexities of human relationships. Despite the challenges faced by his characters, Garland's writing is not without hope. Many of the stories end on a note of optimism, suggesting that even in the darkest of circumstances, there is always the possibility of redemption and renewal. Overall, Roadside Meetings is a powerful and moving collection of stories that offers a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people in a bygone era. It is a testament to the enduring power of human resilience and the ability to find meaning and purpose in even the most difficult of circumstances.1930. Hamlin Garland was born near La Crosse, Wisconsin and lived in the area for nine years before his family moved to South Dakota. As an adult he lived in major cities throughout the United States but visited his birthplace often. In 1922 he received a Pulitzer Prize for A Daughter of the Middle Border, and was also director of the American Academy of Arts and Letters for a number of years. Friend of almost every important American of the last 40 years, in Roadside Meetings he conveys many intimate anecdotes concerning such well-known figures as Edwin Booth, John Burroughs, Eugene Field, Stephen Crane and many more. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.