Main-travelled Roads (CD Audiobook)
Book (italiano):
<p><b>Hamlin Garland is remembered today for his innovative collections of short stories.<i>Main-Travelled Roads</i> is his most famous collection. This version contains six stories and is an undisputed American classic.</b></p><p></p><p>"Under the Lion's Paw" shows an honest, hard-working farmer victimized by a greedy landlord. Another powerful story is the semi-autobiographical "Up the Coulee," about a successful son who returns from the East to find his mother and brother trapped on a poor farm, defeated in spite of their best efforts. "Mrs. Ripley's Trip" is a tender story of an elderly couple settled in their frugal country ways, with the wife determined to realize her dream of revisiting childhood scenes. Rounding out the collection are "The Return of a Private," "The Branch Road," and "Among the Corn Rows."</p><p></p><p>Though Garland's stories are not always "pretty," he describes exhilarating moments in the lives of these farming folks, highlighting the strength of extraordinary characters.</p><p></p><p>This work is part of Brilliance Audio's extensive Classic Collection, bringing you timeless masterpieces that you and your family are sure to love.</p><p></p>
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