The Troll Garden, and Selected Stories by Willa Cather

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Author Cather, Willa, 1873-1947
Title The Troll Garden, and Selected Stories
Contents On the divide -- Eric Hermannson's soul -- The enchanted bluff -- The Bohemian girl -- Flavia and her artists -- The sculptor's funeral -- "A death in the desert" -- The garden lodge -- The marriage of Phaedra -- A Wagner matinee -- Paul's case.
Credits Produced by Judith Boss, and David Widger
Summary "The Troll Garden" by Willa Cather is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The book explores themes of art, life in rural America, and the struggles of individuals within the social fabric of their communities, often focusing on Norwegian immigrants. The opening of the collection introduces a character named Canute, who resides in a modest shanty near Rattlesnake Creek on the Nebraska plains. The narrative delves into Canute's solitary life, highlighting his profound loneliness, struggles with alcoholism, and the harsh realities of life on the Divide. As the story unfolds, it hints at Canute's complex relationships with his neighbors and introduces a budding romantic interest in Lena Yensen, setting the stage for a significant turning point in his life. The portrayal of Canute's internal conflicts, alongside his interactions with the surrounding environment, evokes a deep sense of melancholy and reflects the broader human experience found within Cather’s work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Short stories
Subject United States -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
Subject Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Subject Nebraska -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 346
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Most Recently Updated Jan 27, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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