Publisher's Synopsis
A Daughter of the Middle Border is an autobiographical novel by Hamlin Garland, published in 1917. The book tells the story of his childhood and youth, growing up on a farm in the Midwest during the late 19th century. It describes the hardships and challenges faced by his family as they struggled to make a living from the land, and the impact of these experiences on his own development as a writer and thinker. The book is a vivid portrait of rural life in America at a time of great change, and offers a powerful reflection on the nature of identity, family, and the American Dream. With its rich detail and evocative prose, A Daughter of the Middle Border is a classic work of American literature that continues to resonate with readers today.1921. 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. Garland wanted to write regional literature, and he is famous for his realistic portrayal of Wisconsin rural life. Son of the Middle Border and A Daughter of the Middle Border are autobiographical narratives and considered two of his best works. He received the Pulitzer Prize in 1921 for A Daughter of the Middle Border. 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.
