Cather: Stories, Poems, and Other Writings (Library of America) [Hardcover]

Willa Cather (Author), Sharon O'Brien (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 1992

Featuring her wonderfully readable and often anthologized short stories, the third and final volume (with "Early Novels and Stories" and "Later Novels") of the most comprehensive Cather edition available anywhere. Includes the short-story collections "Youth and the Bright Medusa," "Obscure Destinies," and "The Old Beauty and Others," the novellas "Alexander's Bridge" and "My Mortal Enemy," occasional pieces, critical essays, and Cather's only book of poetry.

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Review

A treasury of riches, containing much that has been difficult to find. -- Chicago Tribune

Aftermath
Antinous
Arcadian Winter
Autumn Melody
The Encore
Evening Song
Fides, Spes
The Gaul In The Capitol
Going Home (burlington Route)
Grandmither, Think Not I Forget
I Sought The Wood In Winter
In Media Vita
In Rose Time
L'envoi
Lament For Marsyas
A Likeness (portrait Bust Of An Unknown, Capitol, Rome)
London Roses
Macon Prairie (nebraska)
The Palatine
Paradox
Poor Marty
The Poor Minstrel
Poppies In Ludlow Castle
Prairie Dawn
Prairie Spring
Provencal Legend
Recognition
A Silver Cup
Sleep, Minstrel, Sleep
Song
Spanish Johnny
Street In Packingtown (chicago)
The Swedish Mother (nebraska)
The Tavern
Thou Art The Pearl
Winter At Delphi
-- Table of Poems from Poem Finder®

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The Library of America is an award-winning, nonprofit program dedicated to publishing America's best and most significant writing in handsome, enduring volumes, featuring authoritative texts. Hailed as "the most important book-publishing project in the nation's history" (Newsweek), this acclaimed series is restoring America's literary heritage in "the finest-looking, longest-lasting edition ever made" (New Republic).

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Hardcover: 1039 pages
• Publisher: Library of America; 1St Edition edition (March 1, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0940450712
• ISBN-13: 978-0940450714
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.2 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #312,045 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great American writer in fine form, June 8, 2009

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C. J. Christensen (Michigan, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cather: Stories, Poems, and Other Writings (Library of America) (Hardcover)

I was turned on to Ms. Cather by an English Professor in college. The Library of America makes her novels and stories available in a straightforward hardbound trio. I've purchased all three and am happy with them. If you are just wanting to try Cather out there are probably cheaper paperback options. However, if you are looking for a commentary/footnote-laden academic edition, this volume may be too light. Regardless, if you love Cather's novels and stories (and I do), these editions are a great buy: durable, well edited, and laid out in simple but elegant-looking fashion. As a Cather devotee, I'm very satisfied with this edition of her works.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Willa Cather, November 29, 2009

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This review is from: Cather: Stories, Poems, and Other Writings (Library of America) (Hardcover)

I have several of Willa Cather's books. There are some duplicate stories in them, but no mind. She is a wonderful writer.