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Victor Ollnee's Discipline
Hamlin Garland
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Belletristik / Hauptwerk vor 1945
Beschreibung
In "Victor Ollnee's Discipline," Hamlin Garland navigates the challenging terrain of individual aspiration and societal expectations in late 19th-century America. Through the lens of Victor Ollnee, a young man grappling with his artistic ambitions amidst rigid conventions, Garland employs a realist narrative style characterized by vivid descriptions and poignant psychological insights. The novel is rich in its exploration of the American Midwest and the complexities of ambition, suffering, and the pursuit of authenticity, encapsulating the tensions between personal desires and communal judgment. Hamlin Garland, an influential writer deeply rooted in the culture of the Midwest, drew upon his own experiences as a young man seeking artistic expression in a constraining environment. His earlier works often highlighted the struggles of rural American life, infused with themes of realism and naturalism. This intimate understanding of the American landscape and its people informs the emotional depth of Ollnee's journey, as Garland strives to illuminate the often unrecognized struggles of artists and the price of creative discipline. Readers of "Victor Ollnee's Discipline" will find a compelling exploration of the creative spirit, and the price one pays for devotion to one's art. Garland'Äôs nuanced portrayal invites reflection on the nature of ambition, making this novel an essential read for those interested in the intersection of art, society, and identity in American literature.
Kundenbewertungen
character development, personal resilience, Midwestern realism, inner strength, 19th century themes, human emotions, societal expectations, introspective fiction, nature and social reform, psychological growth