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My Antonia by Willa S. Cather (The First Edition Library) Facsimile w/ Slip

Description: Novel Overview MY ÁNTONIA is a novel by Willa S. Cather, published in 1918, and considered one of her best works. The story takes place on the Great Plains of Nebraska in the late 19th century and revolves around the lives of immigrant families, particularly the Shimerdas ( Meaning Bohemian Family) and the Burdens. Plot The novel is told through the perspective of Jim Burden, a young boy who moves to Nebraska with his family and befriends Ántonia Shimerda, the eldest daughter of Bohemian immigrants. As Jim grows up, he becomes enamored with Ántonia’s bold and carefree spirit, and their friendship evolves over the years. The novel explores themes of nostalgia, the power of memory, and the transformative nature of the American landscape. Characteristics Willa Cather’s writing is renowned for its vivid descriptions of the prairie landscape and its people. The novel features beautiful, evocative passages that paint a picture of the harsh yet beautiful environment of the Nebraska plains. Ántonia Shimerda is a particularly notable character, embodying the virtues Cather admired in her countrywomen: robust high spirits, calm strength, and an ability to find beauty in common things. Significance MY ÁNTONIA has been praised for its portrayal of the American immigrant experience, the struggles of pioneer life, and the beauty of the American landscape. The novel has been recognized as a classic of American literature and continues to be widely read and studied today. Trivia The novel was shaped by the contribution of Viola Roseboro, Cather’s editor at McClure’s Magazine, who suggested rewriting it from Jim’s viewpoint. The book has been adapted into a 1995 made-for-television movie and has inspired numerous literary references, including a character named Willa in Barbara Kingsolver’s novel Unsheltered (2018).

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Book Title: MY ANTONIA by Willa S. Cather

Book Series: First Edition Library

Item Length: 20 in

Original Language: English

Vintage: No

Personalize: No

Format: Hardcover Facsimile w/ Slip

Unit Type: oz

Language: English

Item Height: 1 in

Personalized: No

Features: Dust Jacket in Slipcase

Topic: Classic Literature, Classical Literature

Unit Quantity: 5

Item Width: 5 in

Signed: No

Ex Libris: No

Narrative Type: Fiction

Publisher: Houghton Miffline Company

Intended Audience: Adults

Inscribed: No

Modified Item: No

Edition: Collector's Edition

Publication Year: 1926

Type: Collector

Literary Movement: Realism

Era: 1920s

Author: Willa Cather, Willa S. Cather

Genre: Classic Literature

Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

Item Weight: 1.4

Number of Pages: 10

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