"Whenever the pressure of our complex city life thins my blood and numbs my brain, I seek relief in the trail; and when I hear the coyote wailing to the yellow dawn, my cares fall from me - I am happy."
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Hamlin Garland (1860-1940) was an influential American author and playwright, renowned for his vivid portrayals of rural life in the Midwest. Born in Wisconsin, Garland's early experiences on a farm deeply informed his writing, leading him to advocate for realism in literature. His notable works, such as "Main-Travelled Roads," illuminate the struggles of ordinary people, capturing the essence of American identity. Throughout his career, Garland became an important literary figure, championing the voices of marginalized communities and leaving a lasting legacy in American literature.
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"My recollection of a hundred lovely lakes has given me blessed release from care and worry and the troubled thinking of our modern day. It has been a return to the primitive and the peaceful."
Hamlin Garland
"There is no gilding of setting sun or glamor of poetry to light up the ferocious and endless toil of the farmers' wives."
Hamlin Garland