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My Ántonia: A 1918 novel by American writer Willa Cather, and the final book of her prairie trilogy of novels, preceded by O Pione

Willa Cather

My Ántonia is a novel published in 1918 by American writer Willa Cather, considered one of her best works. It is the final book of her "prairie trilogy" of novels, preceded by O Pioneers! and The Song of the Lark.


  • The novel tells the stories of an orphaned boy from Virginia, Jim Burden, and the elder daughter in a family of Bohemian immigrants, Ántonia Shimerda, who are each brought as children to be pioneers in Nebraska towards the end of the 19th century.
  • Both the pioneers who first break the prairie sod for farming, as well as of the harsh but fertile land itself, feature in this American novel.
  • The first year in the very new place leaves strong impressions in both children, affecting them lifelong.
  • This novel is considered Cather's first masterpiece. Cather was praised for bringing the American West to life and making it personally interesting.



Book Details

  • Publisher: Les Prairies Numeriques
  • Publish Date: Jul 22nd, 2020
  • Pages: 228
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 8.00in - 5.00in - 0.48in - 0.51lb
  • EAN: 9782491251345
  • Categories: ClassicsWesterns - GeneralAction & Adventure