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
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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
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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
