My Antonia by Willa Cather (2005, Perfect)

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ISBN: 1593082029. Author: Cather, Willa; Tapper, Gordon [Introduction]; Tapper, Gordon [Introduction];. My Antonia (Barnes & Noble Classics). Publisher: Barnes & Noble Classics. Condition: New.

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PublisherBarnes & Noble, Incorporated
ISBN-101593082029
ISBN-139781593082024
eBay Product ID (ePID)128416156

Product Key Features

Book TitleMy Antonia
Number of Pages272 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicClassics, Historical
Publication Year2005
IllustratorYes
GenreFiction
AuthorWilla Cather
Book SeriesBarnes and Noble Classics Ser.
FormatPerfect

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Item Height0.7 in
Item Weight8.2 Oz
Item Length8 in
Item Width5.2 in

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Intended AudienceTrade
Dewey Edition23
Grade FromPreschool
Grade ToSeventh Grade
Dewey Decimal813/.52
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Here are some of the remarkable features of &&LIBarnes & Noble Classics&&L/I: New introductions commissioned from todays top writers and scholars Biographies of the authors Chronologies of contemporary historical, biographical, and cultural events Footnotes and endnotes Selective discussions of imitations, parodies, poems, books, plays, paintings, operas, statuary, and films inspired by the work Comments by other famous authors Study questions to challenge the readers viewpoints and expectations Bibliographies for further reading Indices & Glossaries, when appropriate All editions are beautifully designed and are printed to superior specifications; some include illustrations of historical interest. &&LIBarnes & Noble Classics &&L/Ipulls together a constellation of influences--biographical, historical, and literary--to enrich each readers understanding of these enduring works. "No romantic novel ever written in America . . . is one half so beautiful as &&LIMy Ántonia&&L/I." &&LI--H. L. Mencken&&L/I &&LPWidely recognized as &&LBWilla Cather&&L/B's greatest novel, &&LIMy Ántonia&&L/I is a soulful and rich portrait of a pioneer woman's simple yet heroic life. The spirited daughter of Bohemian immigrants, Ántonia must adapt to a hard existence on the desolate prairies of the Midwest. Enduring childhood poverty, teenage seduction, and family tragedy, she eventually becomes a wife and mother on a Nebraska farm. A fictional record of how women helped forge the communities that formed a nation, &&LIMy Ántonia&&L/I is also a hauntingly eloquent celebration of the strength, courage, and spirit of America's early pioneers.&&L/P&&LP style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&&LSTRONGGordon Tapper&&L/B&&L/B&&L/B is Assistant Professor of English at DePauw University. He is the author of &&LIThe Machine That Sings: Modernism, Hart Crane, and the Culture of the Body&&L/I, from Routledge.&&L/P, "No romantic novel ever written in America . . . is one half so beautiful as "My Antonia"." "--H. L. Mencken" Widely recognized as Willa Cather's greatest novel, "My Antonia" is a soulful and rich portrait of a pioneer woman's simple yet heroic life. The spirited daughter of Bohemian immigrants, Antonia must adapt to a hard existence on the desolate prairies of the Midwest. Enduring childhood poverty, teenage seduction, and family tragedy, she eventually becomes a wife and mother on a Nebraska farm. A fictional record of how women helped forge the communities that formed a nation, "My Antonia" is also a hauntingly eloquent celebration of the strength, courage, and spirit of America's early pioneers., &&LIMy ntonia,&&L/I by &&LBWilla Cather&&L/B, is part of the &&LIBarnes & Noble Classics&&L/I&&LI &&L/Iseries, which offers quality editions at affordable prices to the student and the general reader, including new scholarship, thoughtful design, and pages of carefully crafted extras. Here are some of the remarkable features of &&LIBarnes & Noble Classics&&L/I: New introductions commissioned from today's top writers and scholars Biographies of the authors Chronologies of contemporary historical, biographical, and cultural events Footnotes and endnotes Selective discussions of imitations, parodies, poems, books, plays, paintings, operas, statuary, and films inspired by the work Comments by other famous authors Study questions to challenge the reader's viewpoints and expectations Bibliographies for further reading Indices & Glossaries, when appropriate All editions are beautifully designed and are printed to superior specifications; some include illustrations of historical interest. &&LIBarnes & Noble Classics &&L/Ipulls together a constellation of influences--biographical, historical, and literary--to enrich each reader's understanding of these enduring works. "No romantic novel ever written in America . . . is one half so beautiful as &&LIMy ntonia&&L/I." &&LI--H. L. Mencken&&L/I &&LPWidely recognized as &&LBWilla Cather&&L/B's greatest novel, &&LIMy ntonia&&L/I is a soulful and rich portrait of a pioneer woman's simple yet heroic life. The spirited daughter of Bohemian immigrants, ntonia must adapt to a hard existence on the desolate prairies of the Midwest. Enduring childhood poverty, teenage seduction, and family tragedy, she eventually becomes a wife and mother on a Nebraska farm. A fictional record of how women helped forge the communities that formed a nation, &&LIMy ntonia&&L/I is also a hauntingly eloquent celebration of the strength, courage, and spirit of America's early pioneers.&&L/P&&LP style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&&LSTRONGGordon Tapper&&L/B&&L/B&&L/B is Assistant Professor of English at DePauw University. He is the author of &&LIThe Machine That Sings: Modernism, Hart Crane, and the Culture of the Body&&L/I, from Routledge.&&L/P, &&LIMy Ántonia,&&L/I by &&LBWilla Cather&&L/B, is part of the &&LIBarnes & Noble Classics&&L/I&&LI &&L/Iseries, which offers quality editions at affordable prices to the student and the general reader, including new scholarship, thoughtful design, and pages of carefully crafted extras. Here are some of the remarkable features of &&LIBarnes & Noble Classics&&L/I: New introductions commissioned from today's top writers and scholars Biographies of the authors Chronologies of contemporary historical, biographical, and cultural events Footnotes and endnotes Selective discussions of imitations, parodies, poems, books, plays, paintings, operas, statuary, and films inspired by the work Comments by other famous authors Study questions to challenge the reader's viewpoints and expectations Bibliographies for further reading Indices & Glossaries, when appropriate All editions are beautifully designed and are printed to superior specifications; some include illustrations of historical interest. &&LIBarnes & Noble Classics &&L/Ipulls together a constellation of influences--biographical, historical, and literary--to enrich each reader's understanding of these enduring works. "No romantic novel ever written in America . . . is one half so beautiful as &&LIMy Ántonia&&L/I." &&LI--H. L. Mencken&&L/I &&LPWidely recognized as &&LBWilla Cather&&L/B's greatest novel, &&LIMy Ántonia&&L/I is a soulful and rich portrait of a pioneer woman's simple yet heroic life. The spirited daughter of Bohemian immigrants, Ántonia must adapt to a hard existence on the desolate prairies of the Midwest. Enduring childhood poverty, teenage seduction, and family tragedy, she eventually becomes a wife and mother on a Nebraska farm. A fictional record of how women helped forge the communities that formed a nation, &&LIMy Ántonia&&L/I is also a hauntingly eloquent celebration of the strength, courage, and spirit of America's early pioneers.&&L/P&&LP style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&&LSTRONGGordon Tapper&&L/B&&L/B&&L/B is Assistant Professor of English at DePauw University. He is the author of &&LIThe Machine That Sings: Modernism, Hart Crane, and the Culture of the Body&&L/I, from Routledge.&&L/P

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