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University of Nebraska Press Youth and the Bright Medusa - Willa Cather Scholarly Edition

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Experience a profound collection of literature with the Willa Cather Scholarly Edition of Youth and the Bright Medusa. Published by the University of Nebraska Press, this volume brings together eight significant stories collected in 1920. These works explore the difficult journey of pursuing art within a materialistic and often hostile world. This anthology includes some of Cather's most recognized tales. Readers can explore the life of a dedicated painter in "Coming, Aphrodite!" or witness the struggles of characters with artistic longings in "Paul's Case" and "A Wagner Matinee." The collection also examines the heavy price of success through stories like "The Sculptor's Funeral" and "The Diamond Mine." This edition is designed for readers of classic literature and students of fiction. It provides a deep look into the themes of ambition and the cost of creativity. Whether you are a longtime fan of Willa Cather or a student of literary anthologies, this scholarly edition offers a focused look at her mastery of the short story form.

Key Features

Includes eight significant stories collected by Willa Cather in 1920.

Features acclaimed tales such as "Paul's Case" and "A Wagner Matinee."

Explores themes of artistic pursuit and the challenges of a materialistic world.

Contains the stories "Coming, Aphrodite!", "The Sculptor's Funeral", and "The Diamond Mine".

Presented in a scholarly edition from the University of Nebraska Press.

Includes a historical essay to provide context for the collection.

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Release Date
01 June 2009
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08 November 2008

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