In these fictions, Cather displays her vast moral vision, her unerring sense of place, and her ability to find the one detail or episode that makes...
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Jan 25, 2008
I won't give this stars because I've only read two stories by Willa Cather. But those stories were great.
One is called "Paul's Case." It's been said Paul is a precursor to Holden Caulfied. It is a story waiting for a movie adaptation. (Nobody's ever filmed CATCHER IN THE RYE, either. Salinger won't let 'em. Good for him. He's showing us the power of books. His book stands entirely on its own.)
I have forgotten the title of the other story I'm thinking of, but it involves the f More...
One is called "Paul's Case." It's been said Paul is a precursor to Holden Caulfied. It is a story waiting for a movie adaptation. (Nobody's ever filmed CATCHER IN THE RYE, either. Salinger won't let 'em. Good for him. He's showing us the power of books. His book stands entirely on its own.)
I have forgotten the title of the other story I'm thinking of, but it involves the f More...
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Jan 05, 2009
Teri
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perfection - captures time, place and feeling so well. Her descriptions of midwest prairie life and east coast gilded age society are equally compelling. And the internal lives of her characters are rich and flawed and wonderful.
May 08, 2011
As a Virginian who moved to Nebraska, I ought to like Willa Cather. And I try. In fact, in spite of my compulsive tendency to finish what I start, it took two tries to slog through this. I'm sorry, but reading should not be drudgery.
Feb 22, 2010
Penny
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I know, most people rate her as good-but-not-quite-great, but some of these stories are just luminous. . . .or they capture a sense of time and place so well -- Neighbor Rosicky, for example.
Jun 03, 2011
Joy
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Novellas, part of Tom's book collection. She's really a magnificent writer. Learned a lot in her bio.
Sep 25, 2011
Jessica
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Gosh, turns out I totally hate Willa Cather. Who knew?
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Feb 04, 2008
Kristine
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This book of short stories was very interesting and written by one of my FAVORITE authors. I have yet to read something by Willa Cather that I don't love. The 15 stories are very character-driven and many of them took place at the turn of the century. I had to take it back to the library before reading the final 3 stories, and keep meaning to check it out again. My favorite story was Flavia and her Artists and the one about the Czech immigrant.
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Jan 29, 2012
Janet
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Tapes from Essex Library
Short Stories include
Peter
On the Divide
The Sculptor's Funeral
The Sentimentality of William Tavener
A Wagner Matinee
Eric Hermannson's Soul
The stories ranged from 2 to 4 stars.
Short Stories include
Peter
On the Divide
The Sculptor's Funeral
The Sentimentality of William Tavener
A Wagner Matinee
Eric Hermannson's Soul
The stories ranged from 2 to 4 stars.
Apr 28, 2009
Charity
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My parents recently returned a box of my books from college. I am trying to figure out why I wanted to keep them. Still havent; figured it out and this is the last one.
Apr 13, 2011
Heather
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I love Willa Cather, what more can I say. Anyone who can make Nebraska seem foreign and romantic is a true genius.
Feb 01, 2012
Roxanne
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I read "Paul's Case", "Neighbor Rosicky", "Old Mrs. Harris", "The Old Beauty", and "The Best Years".
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