Norris, Kathleen
My Antonia
- ISBN 13:
- 9780395755143
- author:
- Norris, Kathleen
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Houghton Mifflin (Trade)
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1995
- Pages:
- 272
- Genre:
- Modern fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
A poignant and enduring novel about life on the Nebraska prairie, My Ántonia tells the story of Jim Burden's friendship with a pioneering Bohemian girl named Antonia Shimerda. With poetic certitude, Willa Cather renders a deeply moving portrait of an entire community, guided by some of literature's most beguiling characters.
Infused with a gracious passion for the land, this hauntingly eloquent novel explores the hardscrabble life of the pioneer woman on the prairie. Through Jim Burden's endearing voice, we revisit the remarkable vicissitudes of immigrant life in the Nebraska heartland, marked by insistent bonds and unforgettable characters.
A beautifully crafted tale of friendship, community, and the human spirit, My Ántonia is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in American literature and the pioneering era. First published in 1918, this novel remains a powerful and moving portrayal of life on the American frontier.
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