O Pioneers! by Willa Cather

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Author Cather, Willa, 1873-1947
Title O Pioneers!
Note Reading ease score: 90.8 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/O_Pioneers!
Credits Martin Robb and David Widger
Summary "O Pioneers!" by Willa Cather is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book explores the life and struggles of settlers on the Nebraska prairie, focusing on the themes of land, family, and the human spirit. The central character, Alexandra Bergson, represents strength and perseverance as she navigates the challenges of farming and familial responsibilities while emphasizing the connection to the land. The opening of the novel introduces the small town of Hanover, Nebraska, during a bleak winter. Amidst the harsh environment, the story opens with a scene of a young boy named Emil, distraught over his kitten stuck atop a telegraph pole. His sister, Alexandra, who embodies a sense of leadership and resourcefulness, quickly steps in to help him. This vignette serves to establish the harshness of rural life and the warmth of family ties. In the background, the themes of survival and resilience pertinent to the settlers' experience are echoed, with Alexandra's character symbolizing hope and ability against the odds faced by those pioneering the vast and unforgiving land. As the narrative unfolds, the complex dynamics of family and community life on the prairie come into focus, paving the way for further exploration of the struggles between aspiration and the harsh realities of frontier life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Nebraska -- Fiction
Subject Historical fiction
Subject Frontier and pioneer life -- Nebraska -- Fiction
Subject Domestic fiction
Subject Siblings -- Fiction
Subject Farm life -- Fiction
Subject Women pioneers -- Fiction
Subject Women farmers -- Fiction
Subject Women immigrants -- Fiction
Subject Swedish Americans -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 24
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Aug 25, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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