A Son of the Middle Border


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(4.9 étoiles; 7 critiques)

A Son of the Middle Border is Hamlin Garland's evocative memoir that captures the essence of life in the American Midwest during a transformative era. Through his vivid storytelling, Garland reflects on his personal journey, detailing the struggles and triumphs of those who toiled against the harsh realities of nature and society.

Set against the backdrop of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, this work explores themes of resilience, identity, and the complex relationship between man and the land. Garland's narrative is both a tribute to the beauty of the West and a candid examination of the challenges faced by its inhabitants, making it a unique contribution to American literature.

With a blend of poetic insight and stark realism, Garland's memoir serves as a poignant reminder of a generation's experiences, offering listeners a rich tapestry of emotions and reflections that resonate with the human spirit.

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01 - Home from the War 24:41 Lu par Greg W.
02 - The McClintocks 24:12 Lu par Greg W.
03 - The Home in the Coulee 31:08 Lu par Greg W.
04 - Father Sells the Farm 15:22 Lu par Greg W.
05 - The Last Threshing in the Coulee 18:25 Lu par Greg W.
06 - David and His Violin 16:47 Lu par Greg W.
07 - Winneshiek 'Woods and Prairie Lands' 22:16 Lu par Greg W.
08 - We Move Again 12:54 Lu par Greg W.
09 - Our First Winter on the Prairie 28:21 Lu par Greg W.
10 - The Homestead on the Knoll 15:03 Lu par Greg W.
11 - School Life 18:26 Lu par Greg W.
12 - Chores and Almanacs 16:51 Lu par Greg W.
13 - Boy Life on the Prairie 40:18 Lu par Greg W.
14 - Wheat and the Harvest 34:26 Lu par Greg W.
15 - Harriet Goes Away 24:03 Lu par Greg W.
16 - We Move to Town 32:09 Lu par Greg W.
17 - A Taste of Village Life 29:28 Lu par Greg W.
18 - Back to the Farm 34:59 Lu par Greg W.
19 - End of School Days 25:31 Lu par Greg W.
20 - The Land of the Dakotas 27:20 Lu par Greg W.
21 - The Grasshopper and the Ant 39:12 Lu par Greg W.
22 - We Discover New England 24:29 Lu par Greg W.
23 - Coasting Down Mt Washington 16:24 Lu par Inah Derby
24 - Tramping, NY, Washington & Chicago 28:25 Lu par Inah Derby
25 - The Land of the Straddle-Bug 35:17 Lu par Inah Derby
26 - On to Boston 29:50 Lu par Inah Derby
27 - Enter a Friend 40:17 Lu par Inah Derby
28 - A Visit to the West 43:47 Lu par Inah Derby
29 - I Join the Anti-Poverty Brigade 41:31 Lu par Inah Derby
30 - My Mother is Stricken 26:55 Lu par Inah Derby
31 - Main Travelled Roads 21:12 Lu par Inah Derby
32 - The Spirit of Revolt 22:46 Lu par Inah Derby
33 - The End of the Sunset Trail 13:19 Lu par Inah Derby
34 - We Go to California 28:29 Lu par Inah Derby
35 - The Homestead in the Valley 26:41 Lu par Inah Derby

Critiques


(5 étoiles)

a real midcentury gem. especially for memoir lovers. not fast paced but beautifully written