My Antonia (Cliffs Notes) [Paperback]

Susan Van Kirk (Author), David Kubicek (Author), Mildred R. Bennett (Author)

Book Description

Series: Cliffs Notes | Publication Date: December 29, 2000

The original CliffsNotes study guides offer expert commentary on major themes, plots, characters, literary devices, and historical background.

In CliffsNotes on My Antonia, you follow the story of Jim, an orphaned boy who travels to Nebraska to live with his grandparents. Upon arriving, Jim meets the uplifting, spirited daughter of a Bohemian immigrant family that plans to farm on nearby, untamed land.

Honoring and celebrating the immigrant settlers of the American plains, Willa Cather's novel also succeeds as one of the finest romantic stories written in the United States. Other features that help you figure out this important work include

• Life and background of the author
• Analyses of a large cast of characters
• A brief synopsis of the novel
• Critical essays
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• A resource center that leads you to more great books and websites

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About the Author

About the Authors Susan Van Kirk holds a B.A. from Knox College and an M.Ed. from the University of Illinois. She has taught English for 30 years in Monmouth, Illinois. David Kubicek received an M.A. in English from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln.

Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: Cliffs Notes (December 29, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764586513
• ISBN-13: 978-0764586514
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.2 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #523,478 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)