Willa Sibert Cather

Willa Sibert Cather was an American novelist and short story writer, born on December 7, 1873, in Winchester, Virginia. She spent much of her childhood in Nebraska, where the vast landscapes and the lives of the early settlers deeply influenced her writing. Cather's work often reflects her love for the Great Plains and explores themes of resilience, individualism, and the immigrant experience. Her keen observations and lyrical prose earned her a place as one of the leading figures in American literature.

Throughout her career, Cather received numerous accolades, including the Pulitzer Prize for her novel "One of Ours," which highlights the complexities of life during World War I. Her other notable works, such as "My Ántonia" and "O Pioneers!," showcase her ability to capture the essence of rural life and the strength of the human spirit. If you're curious about Cather's unique perspective and storytelling, you'll find her works in this app inviting and enriching. Dive into her novels and discover the beauty of her narratives that resonate across generations.

My Ántonia

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My Ántonia tells the stories of several immigrant families who move out to rural Nebraska to start new lives in America, with a parti…

O Pioneers!

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O Pioneers! tells the story of the Bergsons, a family of Swedish immigrants in the farm country near Hanover, Nebraska, (a fictional town ne…

One of Ours

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This 1923 Pulitzer Prize winning novel was written by Willa Cather. This work had been inspired by reading her cousin G.P. Cather's wartime …

The Song of the Lark

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Set in the 1890s in Moonstone, a fictional place supposedly located in Colorado, The Song of the Lark is the self-portrait of an artist in t…

O Pioneers! (version 2)

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O Pioneers! tells the story of the Bergsons, a family of Swedish immigrants in the farm country near the fictional town of Hanover, Nebraska…

A Collection Of Stories, Reviews And Essays

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Stories and essays by Willa Cather - Summary by david wales

Youth and the Bright Medusa, and The Troll Garden

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Youth And The Bright Medusa comprises eight short stories published in 1920. Four of them (The Sculptor’s Funeral; A Death In The Desert; A …

A Lost Lady

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The young Niel Herbert idolizes Marian Forrester, the beautiful and charismatic wife of a pioneering railroad magnate. After discovering Mrs…

Alexander's Bridge

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Bartley Alexander is a construction engineer and world-renowned builder of bridges going through what's known today (but not in 1912) as a m…

Alexander's Bridge (version 2)

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Bartley Alexander is a construction engineer and world-renowned builder of bridges going through what's known today (but not in 1912) as a m…

The Professor's House

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A portrait of Americas many social groups with the chief interest centered on a university professor and his family - Summary by Publishers …

A Lost Lady (Verson 2)

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Charismatic Marian Forrester, the wife of a railroad pioneer, captures the heart of every person she meets. Niel Herbert is no exception. He…

My Mortal Enemy

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In the small Midwestern town of Parthia, Myra Henshawe was a legend. The grandniece and ward of Parthia’s richest resident, Myra had shocked…

Alexander's Bridge (version 3)

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Alexander's Bridge is the first novel by Willa Cather, published under the name Willa Sibert Cather. Heavily influenced by the works of Henr…

April Twilights and Other Poems

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A selection of thirty-six poems by American writer Willa Cather. (summary by mleigh)