{"product_id":"the-troll-garden-and-other-stories-hardcover","title":"The Troll Garden and Other Stories - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eWilla Cather\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMint Editions\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith seven short stories, \u003ci\u003eThe Troll Garden \u003c\/i\u003e is a comprehensive exploration of American artists, and the trials they face. In \u003ci\u003eFlavia and Her Artists, \u003c\/i\u003e a young woman named Imogen goes to visit her friend Flavia, who is a patron of artists. Joining Flavia's group of artists, Imogen becomes immersed in the drama and gossip of the group. As Imogen witnesses the animosity of the group steadily grow, she realizes that it stems from Flavia's own insecurities and arrogance. \u003ci\u003eThe Sculptor's Funeral \u003c\/i\u003e depicts the funeral of a successful sculptor, Harvey Marrick. When his body is returned to his hometown for his burial, there is a mix of emotions from his family and old acquaintances. Only Jim Lavid, Harvey's old friend, truly mourns the death. However, Jim must wrestle with both grief and jealousy when he considers that Harvey was able to leave their small town, something Jim himself never could. With a similar tone, \u003ci\u003eA Death in the Desert\u003c\/i\u003e follows a man as he wrestles with his identity. Sharing a strong physical resemblance to his prodigy brother, Everett Hilgarde feels haunted by his brother's shadow, robbing him of his sense of self. As the last story in the collection, \u003ci\u003ePaul's Case \u003c\/i\u003e creates an echo that stays in the reader's mind long after the tale is finished. When Paul, a young boy who has trouble fitting in, steals money from his father, he decides to run away to New York, pretending to be rich and fulfilling the life he'd always wanted. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Troll Garden \u003c\/i\u003e by Willa Cather explores the melancholy tales of tortured artists without dwelling on the sorrow, instead focusing on the relatable instances and decisions that lead to such predicaments. Though first published one-hundred and fifteen years ago in 1905, Cather explores ever-present issues of identity, failure, and dreams that have remained to be relevant to a current audience. As her debut work of fiction, \u003ci\u003eThe Troll Garden\u003c\/i\u003e marks a capstone in Willa Cather's prolific career. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNow presented in an easy-to-read font and with a striking new cover design, this edition of Willa Cather's \u003ci\u003eThe Troll Garden\u003c\/i\u003e is modern and relevant to a contemporary audience. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e Featuring stories of drama, deceased artists, misunderstood teenagers, and dreams left unachieved, \u003ci\u003eThe Troll Garden \u003c\/i\u003e is a collection of stories that explores the mind of American artists.\u003c\/b\u003e Willa Cather's \u003ci\u003eThe Troll Garden\u003c\/i\u003e includes seven works of short fiction, each depicting the emotional stories of protagonists haunted by what could have been. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 206\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 08, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51767640817952,"sku":"9781513219578","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/aa547dfe8f48d436dc9774b4f2a00e4a_42bed4c1-caf0-4b60-a059-c9014123d980.webp?v=1780314121","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-troll-garden-and-other-stories-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}