Hamlin Garland presents an excellent example of Naturalist literature in his short story “Under the Lion’s Paw”, published in 1889. If the instructor is interested in such conventions as "realism" and "naturalism," Garland may be taught as a transitional figure between the relatively genteel realism of William Dean Howells and the harsher naturalism we associate with Stephen Crane (as in Maggie, 1893) and Theodore Dreiser (as in Sister Carrie, 1900). Urbana: U of Illinois P, 2010.

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eds. Hamlin Garland: A Life is an exploration of Garland’s contributions to American literary culture and places his work within the artistic context of its time. Under The Lion’s Paw. 2.

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Author Bio Keith Newlin is a professor of English at the University of North Carolina Wilmington and coeditor of the journal Studies in American Naturalism . Naturalism by Garland Naturalism is a literary movement that encapsulates the struggles of the common population.
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The story written by Hamlin Garland which is based somewhat on Garland's own family's struggles It emphasizes frustration and drudgery of farm life "Under the Lion's Paw" The CONFLICT in the story "Under the Lion's Paw" Man vs. ed. NATURALISM .

In this short story, many of Dr. Stephen doCarmo’s characteristics of Naturalism are visible. Troy, NY: Whitston, 1985. American Naturalism and the Jews: Garland, Norris, Dreiser, Wharton, and Cather. The Critical Reception of Hamlin Garland 1891-1978.
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Hamlin Garland, Prairie Radical: Writings from the 1890s. Nature (cosmic chill) "It was the last of autumn and the first day of winter coming together. Historical Background Information handout – complete for homework prior to reading the story in class . Hamlin Garland, Frank Norris, and Theodore Dreiser all pushed for social improvements for the poor and oppressed, while Edith Wharton and Willa Cather both advanced the public status of women.

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