Publisher's Synopsis
A Death In The Desert is a short story written by Willa Cather. The story is set in the American Southwest and follows the life of a young artist named Tom Outland who discovers an ancient civilization in the desert. Outland becomes fascinated with the civilization and spends years studying it, eventually uncovering a tragic story of love and betrayal. The story is narrated by a man who knew Outland and tells the story of his life, including his untimely death in the desert. The story explores themes of love, loss, and the power of the past to shape the present. Cather's writing is known for its vivid descriptions of the American landscape and her ability to capture the essence of human emotion. A Death In The Desert is a haunting and powerful story that has become a classic of American literature.THIS 36 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Youth and the Bright Medusa, by Willa Cather. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417917318.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
