My Ántonia
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Language: EnglishPublished:
Subjects:
NebraskaFictionFrontier and pioneer lifeDomestic fictionFarm lifeWomen pioneersWomen immigrantsMarried womenFriendshipWestern storiesFarmers' spousesCzech Americans
Bookshelves:Authors:
- Cather, Willa
1873 - 1947
About this book
"My Ántonia" by Willa Cather is a timeless novel capturing the immigrant experience in late 19th-century America. Set in Nebraska, the story follows the intertwined lives of Ántonia Shimerda, a resilient Bohemian girl, and Jim Burden, the nostalgic narrator reflecting on their shared past. Cather's vivid descriptions of the vast prairies and the challenges faced by immigrants bring to life the harsh yet hopeful landscape of the American Midwest. With themes of friendship and perseverance, this classic work resonates with students of American literature and history, offering a poignant glimpse into the immigrant experience and the pursuit of the American Dream.
