O Pioneers! by Willa Cather
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| Author | Cather, Willa, 1873-1947 |
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| Title | O Pioneers! |
| Note | Reading ease score: 90.8 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| 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 | Jun 27, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated | Aug 25, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1265 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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