My Antonia
by Willa Cather
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Author: Willa CatherEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Published)
Published: 2008-08-20
ISBN: 1438242905
Number of pages: 160
Publisher: CreateSpace
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Book Review: A Dark Prairie Story
Summary: 5 Stars
I've read this book before, and I forgot how truly beautiful it really is. Jim is an Eastern boy, sent out West to live with his grandparents. getting off the train in Black Hawk, the small town nearby their farm, he meets up with a poor immigrant family from Bohemia (today part of the Czech Republic), and is particularly struck by one of the daughters, Antonia. They ride together to their respective farms, and the friendship between the two families is struck.
Antonia's father is an artist, but upon arrival in the US, he is stripped of all his monies. The family struggles and lives in a sod house in horrid conditions, exacerbated by the inability of the mother to keep a decent home. But there is little that can keep the exuberant and spirit filled Antonia down. Her beauty, charm and innocence makes her beloved by many, but especially by Jim. This story is told by Jim, and through hi voice, Cather paints a lovely portrait of a tough young woman, her physical and emotional person strengthened by hardship, but tempered by wistfulness and an innate appreciation of beauty.
The writing in this story is absolutely lyrical. I was tearful through the last chapter, some of the passages were like poetry. Although this is not a sad story, it is a story of a pioneer woman, and a reminder that our country was built on the backs of immigrant families and women like these to become the bread basket of the world. It is easy to forget that in our currently xenophobic state here in the US. Another classic that should be read in high schools throughout our country, as both a history lesson and a lesson in beautiful writing.
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