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Hamlin Garland (1860–1940) was an American novelist, poet, essayist, and short story writer, known for his keen observations of Midwestern life and his involvement with the realist and regionalist movements in literature. Born on a farm in West Salem, Wisconsin, Garland's early experiences deeply influenced his writing, as he often depicted the harsh realities of farm and small-town life in the Up...