Willa Cather's \;My Á\;ntoni a \;is considered one of the most significant American novels of the twentieth century. Set during the great migration west to settle the p lains of the North American continent\, the narrative follows Antonia Shim erda\, a pioneer who comes to Nebraska as a child and grows with the count ry\, inspiring a childhood friend\, Jim Burden\, to write her life story. The novel is important both for its literary aesthetic and as a portrayal of important aspects of American social ideals and history\, particularly the centrality of migration to American culture. (From the publisher)
\ nCopies of the book are available \;here< /a>. Ebook and eaudiobook copies are available through the Digital Library of Illinois\, the Libby app\, a nd Hoopla. \;
\nFor those who would like to purchase a copy of My Á\;ntonia\, please support our local independent bookstore\, \;The Book Stall \;at 811 Elm Street in Win netka. Copies may also be available at Books Down Under on the lower level of the library. Proceeds benefit the Friends of the Wilmette Public Libra ry. \;
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