My Ántonia - (Signature Editions) by Willa Cather (Paperback)
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Highlights
- The spirited daughter of Bohemian immigrants, Ántonia must adapt to a hard existence on the desolate prairies of the Midwest.
- About the Author: Willa Cather (1873-1947) was an American novelist and short story writer.
- 248 Pages
- Fiction + Literature Genres, Classics
- Series Name: Signature Editions
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About the Book
The spirited daughter of Bohemian immigrants, Ántonia must adapt to a hard existence on the desolate prairies of the Midwest. Enduring childhood poverty, teenage seduction, and family tragedy, she eventually becomes a wife and mother on a Nebraska farm. A fictional record of how women helped forge the communities that formed a nation, My Ántonia is also a hauntingly eloquent celebration of the strength, courage, and spirit of America's early pioneers.
Book Synopsis
The spirited daughter of Bohemian immigrants, Ántonia must adapt to a hard existence on the desolate prairies of the Midwest. Enduring childhood poverty, teenage seduction, and family tragedy, she eventually becomes a wife and mother on a Nebraska farm. A fictional record of how women helped forge the communities that formed a nation, My Ántonia is also a hauntingly eloquent celebration of the strength, courage, and spirit of America's early pioneers.
About the Author
Willa Cather (1873-1947) was an American novelist and short story writer. Cather received the Pulitzer Prize for her novel One of Ours.