Willa Cather: A Biography (Literary Greats)

Meltzer, Milton

ISBN 10: 082257604X ISBN 13: 9780822576044

Publisher: Twenty-First Century Books, 2008

Examines the life, times, and writings of the American author who immortalized the Great Plains and Nebraska countryside in such works as "My �Antonia," "Death Comes to the Archbishop," and "One of Ours."

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About the Author:

Milton Meltzer has written over one hundred books for young people. In 2001 Meltzer was the recipient of the American Library Association's Laura Ingalls Wilder Award, honoring his lifetime body of work. He has twice been nominated for the National Book Award.

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Grade 7 Up—Meltzer describes the life of this Pulitzer Prize-winning author in a concise, easy-to-follow text. Cather was born in Virginia but raised on the Nebraska plains from the time she was nine. Her early experiences shaped her writing and influenced her characters for the rest of her life. Meltzer does a fine job of explaining the times in which she lived; Cather defied convention by excelling in fields not usually entered by women. Her intellect and determination made her a successful teacher, reporter, magazine editor, and author. The issue of her apparent lesbianism is broached almost apologetically, her close "bonds," including living arrangements with other women, described discreetly. Cather's ties to wealthy and influential people are chronicled in detail as are her inspirations for most of her famous works. Black-and-white photos with informative captions adorn almost every page. A solid resource for reports.—Madeline J. Bryant, Los Angeles Public Library
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