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By Willa Cather

-pgs: 369

Cather is well-known for her in-depth descriptions and her portrayal of the Midwest immigrant family. In this tale, Cather employed both of her common characteristics in her stories. The story centers a round the Kronborgs, a Swedish family who have been in the states for awhile. Also, it covers all of their friends and their lives. In addition, this story is about Thea the Kronburgs daughter who has been gifted with a voice and gets out in the world to become famous and successful. Her hard work and determination which is credited to her ancestry helps her. This is a well-written story full of remarkable description that make her characters come alive and become like “friends.” I would recommend this novel to anyone who has enjoyed Cather’s work. There are multiple story lines of a variety of characters that weave back into this story.

By Willa Cather

- pgs: 280

This is claimed to be “Cather’s masterful portrait of prairie culture” from multiple character’s standpoints. This novel tells of the trials of these characters to live and to work in the new country that had been founded. Characters range from immigrants from different areas, scoundrels, believers and westerners. The story tells of the interactions of these people with each other and with the land. The story flows very easily and uses wonderful imagery. The author’s style is one that is easy to read and imaginative.

By Willa Cather

- pgs: 297

The story of the life of a missionary priest in New Mexico who became the bishop of a province that was just taken over by the United States. The story is of the bishop and his close friend Father Joseph both French priests. This novel tells the story of their journey and specific things that occurred while they lived there. In addition, it tells the story of their death. A very interesting tale of the beginning of a province and the relationships of several Indian groups, Mexicans, Americans and missionaries. At times slow but good description about the landscape and setting in the story.