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American Writer on the Prairie: A Journey into the Heart of the Heartland

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Laura Ingalls Wilder: American Writer on the Prairie (Routledge Historical Americans)

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Willa Cather was born in Virginia in 1873, but she spent most of her life in Nebraska, on the Great Plains. The landscape of the Plains had a profound influence on her work, and her novels are filled with vivid descriptions of the region's vast expanses, rolling hills, and endless skies.

Cather's writing is also notable for its strong sense of place. She was able to capture the unique character of the Plains, and her novels offer a rich and authentic portrait of the region's people and culture.

In "American Writer on the Prairie," author James Woodress explores Cather's life and work in depth. Woodress provides a detailed biography of Cather, and he offers insightful analysis of her novels and short stories. Woodress also discusses the influence of the Plains on Cather's writing, and he examines the ways in which her work reflects the changing landscape of the American West.

"American Writer on the Prairie" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Willa Cather, American literature, or the history of the Great Plains. Woodress's book is a comprehensive and engaging study of Cather's life and work, and it offers a fresh perspective on one of the most important American writers of the 20th century.

Reviews

"American Writer on the Prairie" has received widespread critical acclaim. Here are a few excerpts from reviews of the book:

"Woodress's book is a major contribution to the study of Willa Cather. It is a comprehensive and engaging study of her life and work, and it offers a fresh perspective on one of the most important American writers of the 20th century."
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"Woodress provides a detailed biography of Cather, and he offers insightful analysis of her novels and short stories. ... [He] also discusses the influence of the Plains on Cather's writing, and he examines the ways in which her work reflects the changing landscape of the American West."
Great Plains Quarterly

"American Writer on the Prairie" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Willa Cather, American literature, or the history of the Great Plains. Woodress's book is a comprehensive and engaging study of Cather's life and work, and it offers a fresh perspective on one of the most important American writers of the 20th century."
Western American Literature