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""The Light of the Star"" is a novel written by Hamlin Garland that tells the story of a young woman named Marcia Ames, who is the daughter of a wealthy businessman. Marcia is living a life of privilege and luxury, but she is not content with her life and yearns for something... Read Full Overview

The Light of the Star is a novel written by Hamlin Garland. The story revolves around a young woman named Marcia Ames, who is the daughter of a wealthy businessman. Marcia is discontented with her life of privilege and yearns for something more meaningful. She becomes involved... Read Full Overview

The Light of the Star is a novel written by Hamlin Garland. The story revolves around a young woman named Marcia Ames, who is the daughter of a wealthy businessman. Marcia is engaged to a man named Richard Densmore, who is also from a wealthy family. However, Marcia is not sure... Read Full Overview

"The Light of the Star" from Hamlin Garland. American novelist, poet, psychical researcher essayist, and short story writer (1860-1940).

Hannibal Hamlin Garland (September 14, 1860 - March 4, 1940) was an American novelist, poet, essayist, and short story writer, Georgist, and parapsychology skeptic/researcher. He is best known for his fiction involving hard-working Midwestern farmers.Hannibal Hamlin Garland was... Read Full Overview

The Light of the Star: A Novel, has been acknowledged as a major work throughout human history, and we have taken precautions to assure its preservation by republishing this book in a modern manner for both present and future generations. This book has been completely retyped,... Read Full Overview

Excerpt from The Light of the Star: A Novel After the appointment with Miss Merival reachedhim (through the hand of her manager), young Douglass grew feverishly impatient of the long days which lay between. Waiting became a species of heroism. Each morning he reread his manuscript... Read Full Overview

"The Light of the Star" is a novel written by Hamlin Garland, an American author known for his realistic portrayals of Midwestern life. Published in 1904, this novel explores themes of ambition, disillusionment, and the pursuit of happiness.

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