My Ántonia by Willa Cather

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Author Cather, Willa, 1873-1947
Title My Ántonia
Credits Judith Boss, Martin Robb and David Widger
Summary "My Ántonia" by Willa Cather is a novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative centers on the life and experiences of Ántonia Shimerda, a Bohemian girl who immigrates to Nebraska, and her connection to Jim Burden, the narrator who reminisces about their childhood and the struggles of immigrant life in a harsh landscape. Through Jim's eyes, the novel explores themes of nostalgia, nature, and the immigrant experience in America. The opening of the novel introduces Jim Burden as he journeys to his grandparents' Nebraska farm after losing his parents. Traveling with a mountain boy named Jake, Jim reflects on the differences between city life and the rural world awaiting him. As they arrive in Black Hawk, Jim recounts the immigrant family's arrival—the Shimerdas—and describes their first interactions, especially with Ántonia, who embodies the hopes and struggles of her family. The narrative sets the tone for an exploration of the bond between Jim and Ántonia, against the backdrop of the American frontier and the challenges faced by immigrants adapting to a new life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Nebraska -- Fiction
Subject Frontier and pioneer life -- Nebraska -- Fiction
Subject Western stories
Subject Domestic fiction
Subject Friendship -- Fiction
Subject Married women -- Fiction
Subject Farm life -- Fiction
Subject Women pioneers -- Fiction
Subject Women immigrants -- Fiction
Subject Farmers' spouses -- Fiction
Subject Czech Americans -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 242
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jul 15, 2022
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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