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Willa Sibert Cather

    7 décembre 1873 – 24 avril 1947

    Willa Cather est reconnue pour ses romans évocateurs qui dépeignent la vie dans la région frontalière et l'esprit indomptable des individus en quête de sens dans un monde en mutation. Elle emploie avec maestria un style lyrique pour explorer les thèmes de l'identité, de l'appartenance et du lien profond entre les êtres humains et la terre. Cather excellait particulièrement dans la création de protagonistes féminines résilientes qui affrontent les difficultés avec une force tranquille et une introspection. Son œuvre demeure significative pour sa perspicacité psychologique aiguë et sa représentation intemporelle de l'expérience américaine.

    Willa Sibert Cather
    Death Comes for the Archbishop
    Shadows On The Rock
    My Ántonia
    My Mortal Enemy
    Obscure Destinies
    La Petite Collection: La nièce de Flaubert
    • 2023

      Obscure Destinies

      • 86pages
      • 4 heures de lecture
      3,7(6)Évaluer

      Interconnected short stories capture the essence of life on the American frontier, showcasing the struggles and triumphs of its inhabitants. Willa Cather's vivid prose brings to life the unique experiences of her characters, offering insights into their destinies and the challenges they face in a changing world. This collection, published in 1932, highlights the resilience and spirit of those who lived in this rugged landscape.

      Obscure Destinies
    • 2023

      The Professor's House

      in large print

      • 264pages
      • 10 heures de lecture

      This book is a reproduction of a historical work, published in large print to enhance accessibility for readers with impaired vision. Megali, the publishing house behind this edition, focuses on making significant texts more readable, ensuring that important works are available to a broader audience.

      The Professor's House
    • 2023

      Death Comes For the Archbishop

      in large print

      • 304pages
      • 11 heures de lecture

      Focusing on accessibility, this book is a reproduction of a historical work presented in large print, catering specifically to individuals with impaired vision. Published by Megali, a company dedicated to enhancing readability, it aims to preserve the original text while ensuring that it is easily readable for a wider audience.

      Death Comes For the Archbishop
    • 2023

      A Lost Lady

      in large print

      • 152pages
      • 6 heures de lecture

      The publishing house Megali focuses on making historical works accessible by reproducing them in large print, catering specifically to readers with impaired vision. This initiative enhances readability and preserves important texts for a wider audience.

      A Lost Lady
    • 2023

      This set brings together three of Cather's novels--O Pioneers!, The Song of the Lark, and My Antonia--which are collectively known as the "Great Plains Trilogy." These novels explore themes related to pioneering life, the immigrant experience, and resilience on the American prairie, primarily set in Nebraska and Colorado.

      The Great Plains Trilogy
    • 2023

      Der verwunschene Fels

      und andere Erzählungen

      Die neu entdeckten Erzählungen einer der großen Stilistinnen der amerikanischen Literatur Mit so einfach erscheinenden Worten und dem klaren Rhythmus ihrer Sätze leuchtet Willa Cather das Innenleben ihrer Figuren aus und erweckt deren Umfeld zum Leben: Ob sechs Schulfreunde in einer Sommernacht auf einer Sandbank im Fluss von bevorstehenden Abenteuern träumen, Nelly Deane mit ungestümer Lebenslust nach den Sternen greift, der Lehrling Paul mit erschlichenem Geld in einem New Yorker Hotel die weite Welt schnuppert oder die alte Mrs. Harris versucht, ihrer Enkelin einen großen Zukunftswunsch zu erfüllen – wie nebenbei scheinen bei Cather die großen Fragen unserer Existenz auf. Und sie führt uns bestechend klar vor Augen, wie Gesellschaft und Landschaft bestimmen, wer wir sind. Bis wir uns von den Fesseln befreien. Größtenteils zum ersten Mal übersetzt von Agnes Krup, die in ihrem Nachwort zeigt, wie Leben und Werk der Autorin zusammengehören.

      Der verwunschene Fels
    • 2022

      This collection showcases Willa Cather's poetic experimentation across various styles and themes, reflecting her personal experiences. Spanning from 1892 to 1933, the poems reveal the depth of her literary talent, complementing her renowned work as a novelist.

      Under Far Horizons - Selected Poetry of Willa Cather
    • 2022

      Exploring the profound question of living without future hopes, Willa Cather delves into the emotional landscape of her characters in this intense short novel. Through their experiences, she examines themes of despair and resilience, inviting readers to reflect on the human condition and the search for meaning in a seemingly bleak existence.

      The Professor's House ;With an Excerpt by H. L. Mencken
    • 2022

      Set against the backdrop of the harsh Great Plains in the late nineteenth century, the narrative explores the struggles and resilience of immigrants forging new lives in America. Willa Cather's evocative prose vividly portrays their challenges and triumphs, highlighting the emotional and physical landscapes they navigate. The book offers a poignant reflection on the immigrant experience, revealing the strength of the human spirit in the face of adversity.

      The Great Plains Collection - Three Volumes in One;O Pioneers!, The Song of the Lark, & My Ántonia
    • 2021

      Set in late 19th-century Nebraska, the narrative follows Jim Burden, an orphaned boy, and Ántonia Shimerda, the daughter of Bohemian immigrants. Their friendship blossoms as they navigate the challenges of pioneer life, exploring themes of resilience, cultural identity, and the bond between nature and humanity. Through their experiences, the story captures the struggles and triumphs of immigrant families, highlighting the richness of their shared journey in a new land.

      My Ántonia (Royal Collector's Edition) (Case Laminate Hardcover with Jacket)