The World of Willa Cather (Bison Book S) - Softcover

Bennett, Mildred R.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0803250134 ISBN 13: 9780803250130

Publisher: University of Nebraska Press, 1961

Synopsis

The World of Willa Cather describes the people and places in Nebraska that figure prominently in many of Cather’s best novels and short stories. It offers material that can be found nowhere else. Here are Willa Cather of Red Cloud, her family and friends, and the things that formed her sensibilities.

About this title

About the Author:

Mildred R. Bennett devoted many years to research and writing projects connected with Willa Cather, and she helped found the Willa Cather Pioneer Memorial.

Review:

"An inestimable service."-"Boston Herald,"

"Makes Willa Cather a living personality."-"Newsweek,"

"An entertaining, scholarly record."-"Philadelphia Inquirer,"

"The Nebraska years have been vividly restored."-"New York Times,"

"Some puzzles that Miss Cather never cleared up will be illuminated by this book."-"Chicago Sunday Tribune,"

"A necessary addition to any collection of Miss Cather's books-a footnote to all her work."-"Dallas Times-Herald,"

"A lively and refreshing study of Red Cloud and the cultural influences that shaped Miss Cather's genius."-"Chicago News,"

"A fascinating record of a woman of genius. Mrs. Bennett's book will henceforth be indispensable for everyone interested in Willa Cather and her work."-"New York Herald Tribune,"

"Mrs. Bennett has undoubtedly had access to information which no outsider could have reached. This is indeed the world of "O Pioneers!" and "My Antonia,""-"Saturday Review of Literature,"

About this edition

• Publisher: University of Nebraska Press
• Publication date: 1961
• ISBN 10: 0803250134
• ISBN 13: 9780803250130
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 304