United States Authors Series: Willa Cather, rev. ed.

by Philip L. Gerber (Editor)

Twayne's United States Authors, English Authors, and World Authors Series present concise critical introductions to great writers and their works.Devoted to critical interpretation and discussion of an author's work, each study takes account of major literary trends and important scholarly contributions and provides new critical insights with an original point of view. An Authors Series volume addresses readers ranging from advanced high school students to university professors. The book suggests to the informed reader new ways of considering a writer's work.

Each volume features:

-- A critical, interpretive study and explication of the author's works

-- A brief biography of the author

-- An accessible chronology outlining the life, the work, and relevant historical context

-- Aids for further study: complete notes and references, a selected annotated bibliography and an index

-- A readable style presented in a manageable length

176 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1995

Reviews

[Darren]

Excellent review of Cather's works, and the subsequent scholarship. Only 3 stars because I just didn't find much of the last 2 chapters interesting - I'm not a literary scholar, so there wasn't much there for me.

[Aria]

Sometimes reading about an author or other figure who's work you've not yet consumed can be an interesting experience. This is not one of those cases. Having no background reference for her writings, this book held no interest for me. If I come across some of her work I'll surely read it. Perhaps then I'll return to give this one another try.

[Raoul]

Some interesting biographical information and insights into Ms. Cather's writing style and philosophy.

[Judith Kerr]

Tracking the development of Willa as she grew as an author was a great read. Her distain for the remote Nebraska finally grew to a love of the people who settled that state.