A Little Norsk or Ol' Pap's Flaxen Hardback - 2007

""A Little Norsk or Ol' Pap's Flaxen"" is a collection of short stories by American author Hamlin Garland. The stories are set in the Norwegian-American community in the Midwest during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book features characters of Norwegian descent and explores their struggles with assimilation, cultural identity, and the challenges of rural life. The stories are infused with humor, warmth, and a deep appreciation for the traditions and values of the Norwegian-American community. The book is a classic portrayal of the immigrant experience and remains a beloved work of American literature.1892. Hamlin Garland was born near La Crosse, Wisconsin and lived in the area for nine years before his family moved to South Dakota. As an adult he lived in major cities throughout the United States but visited his birthplace often. In 1922 he received a Pulitzer Prize for A Daughter of the Middle Border, and was also director of the American Academy of Arts and Letters for a number of years. Contents: Her Adoptive Parents; Her First Trip in a Blizzard; The Burial of her Dead Mother; Flaxen Adopts Anson as Pap; Flaxen Becomes Indispensable to the Two Old Bachelors; A Question of Dress; After Harvest; An Empty House; Baching it Again; Flaxen Comes Home on a Vacation; Flaxen Grows Restless; Flaxen Says Good-bye; Flaxen's Great Need; Kendall Steps Out; and Bert Comes Back. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.