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The Song of the Lark
EAN : 9791041849604
Édition papier
EAN : 9791041849604
Paru le : 14 juil. 2023
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- EAN13 : 9791041849604
- Réf. éditeur : 293603
- Date Parution : 14 juil. 2023
- Disponibilite : Disponible
- Barème de remise : NS
- Nombre de pages : 594
- Format : H:210 mm L:148 mm E:32 mm
- Poids : 757gr
- Résumé : "The Song of the Lark" by Willa Cather is a novel that explores the life of Thea Kronborg, a young girl growing up in the small town of Moonstone, Colorado. The story begins with Thea's childhood, where she is surrounded by a large family and the expectations of her community. Despite the limitations of her environment, Thea possesses an innate talent for music, which is recognized by her piano teacher, Professor Wunsch. Her mother, Mrs. Kronborg, understands the significance of Thea's talent and ensures that she receives proper musical training. The novel delves into Thea's struggles and triumphs as she navigates her way through societal expectations and personal changes. Thea's journey is marked by her determination to pursue her passion for music, even as she faces challenges such as illness and the constraints of her small-town life. The narrative also highlights the influence of key figures in Thea's life, including Dr. Archie, who supports her aspirations, and the Kohlers, who provide her with a nurturing environment to develop her musical skills. As Thea matures, she becomes increasingly aware of her potential and the possibilities beyond Moonstone. The novel captures the essence of artistic growth and the sacrifices required to achieve one's dreams. Through Thea's story, Cather explores themes of change, identity, and the transformative power of art.
- Biographie : Willa Cather (1873 -1947) was an American writer who achieved recognition for her novels of frontier life on the Great Plains, including O Pioneers! (1913), The Song of the Lark (1915), and My Ántonia (1918). In 1923 she was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for One of Ours (1922), a novel set during World War I. Despite this critical opposition to her work, Cather remained a popular writer whose novels and short story collections continued to sell well. In 1931 Shadows on the Rock was the most widely read novel in the US, and Lucy Gayheart became a bestseller in 1935. Although Cather began her writing career as a journalist, she made a distinction between journalism, which she saw as being primarily informative, and literature, which she saw as an art form. Cather's work is often marked by its nostalgic tone, her subject matter and themes drawn from memories of her early years on the American plains.
