April Twilights, and Other Poems - Cather, Willa
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Discover the evocative verses of Willa Cather in "April Twilights and Other Poems," a collection showcasing the celebrated author's poetic talents. This volume presents a diverse range of poems reflecting the nuances of early 20th-century American life and the timeless themes of nature, love, and loss. Cather's distinct voice shines through each carefully crafted line, offering readers a glimpse into her introspective world. A significant contribution to American poetry and the body of work by women poets, this collection provides a unique perspective on the era. Explore the lyrical beauty and…mehr

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Discover the evocative verses of Willa Cather in "April Twilights and Other Poems," a collection showcasing the celebrated author's poetic talents. This volume presents a diverse range of poems reflecting the nuances of early 20th-century American life and the timeless themes of nature, love, and loss. Cather's distinct voice shines through each carefully crafted line, offering readers a glimpse into her introspective world. A significant contribution to American poetry and the body of work by women poets, this collection provides a unique perspective on the era. Explore the lyrical beauty and emotional depth that solidify Cather's place as a vital figure in American literature. Perfect for enthusiasts of classic poetry and those seeking to delve deeper into Cather's literary landscape. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Willa Sibert Cather was a famous American writer known for her substantial novels. She was born in 1873 in the Back Creek Valley near Winchester, Virginia. Her father's name was Charles Fectigue Cather and belonged from Wales. Her mother's name was Mary Virginia Boak, and she was a former school teacher. When Cather was twelve months old, her parents moved to Willow Shade, a Greek Revival-style home given to them by her paternal grandparents. Willa Cather has six siblings namely Roscoe, Douglass, Jessica, James, John, and Elsie. She was close to her brothers compared to her sisters. She graduated from Red Cloud High School in 1890. To enroll at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, she later moved to Lincoln. In 1896, she moved to Pittsburgh where she worked as a writer in a women's magazine, Home Monthly. A year later, she became a telegraph editor and critic for the Pittsburgh Leader and frequently contributed poetry and short fiction to The Library. She also started teaching Latin, algebra, and English in Pittsburgh for a year. During World War I in 1923, she got a Pulitzer Prize for the novel One of Ours.