The Troll Garden, and Selected Stories - Cather, Willa
19,99 €
inkl. MwSt.

Versandfertig in über 4 Wochen
payback
10 °P sammeln
  • Broschiertes Buch

Step back in time with Willa Cather's "The Troll Garden, et al," a collection of short stories offering a poignant glimpse into the social fabric of early 20th century Nebraska. Cather, celebrated for her evocative prose and insightful character portrayals, masterfully captures the spirit and customs of a bygone era. These literary works explore the complexities of human relationships and the challenges of life in a changing world. Set against the backdrop of the American heartland, Cather's stories resonate with authenticity and enduring emotional power. Immerse yourself in this meticulously…mehr

Andere Kunden interessierten sich auch für
Produktbeschreibung
Step back in time with Willa Cather's "The Troll Garden, et al," a collection of short stories offering a poignant glimpse into the social fabric of early 20th century Nebraska. Cather, celebrated for her evocative prose and insightful character portrayals, masterfully captures the spirit and customs of a bygone era. These literary works explore the complexities of human relationships and the challenges of life in a changing world. Set against the backdrop of the American heartland, Cather's stories resonate with authenticity and enduring emotional power. Immerse yourself in this meticulously prepared print republication of historical fiction. Experience the timeless appeal of Cather's storytelling as she paints a vivid portrait of Nebraska and its people. "The Troll Garden, et al" is a must-read for anyone interested in literary fiction, historical narratives, and the rich tapestry of American social life. 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.
Autorenporträt
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.