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“Now that Stevenson is dead I can think of but one English- speaking author who is really keeping his self-respect and sticking forperfection. Of course I refer to that mighty master of language and keen student of human actions and motives, Henry James.”

Quote by Willa Cather

Book:A Collection of Stories, Reviews and Essays

Work

A Collection of Stories, Reviews and Essays

This book brings together a variety of literary works, including narrative tales, insightful analyses of various subjects, and reflective pieces that explore different themes and ideas. more

Author

American author known for her depictions of the American Midwest. Cather's works often feature female protagonists, showcasing their resilience and growth in challenging environments. Her notable works include 'My Ántonia' and 'O Pioneers!' more

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Book:The Professor's House

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Book:The World and the Parish: Willa Cather's Articles and Reviews, 1893-1902

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“To those who think that liberty is a good thing, and that it may someday be possible for people to live in a society fit for free, fully human individuals, a thorough education in the nature of language, its uses and abuses, seems indispensable.”

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“Every gain made by individuals or societies is almost instantly taken for granted. The luminous ceiling toward which we raise our longing eyes becomes, when we have climbed to the next floor, a stretch of disregarded linoleum beneath our feet.”

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Source: Adonis and the alphabet: and other essays

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Book:Complete Essays: 1926-1929

Source: Complete Essays: 1926-1929

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Book:After Many a Summer Dies the Swan

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