Publisher's Synopsis
O Pioneers! is a novel written by Willa Cather and published in 1913. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the lives of a Swedish-American family living in the fictional town of Hanover, Nebraska. The main character, Alexandra Bergson, is a strong and independent woman who inherits her father's farm and takes on the responsibility of running it. She is determined to make the land prosper, despite the challenges of living in a harsh and unforgiving environment. Along the way, she faces many obstacles, including the struggles of her family and the conflicts between her own desires and the expectations of society. The novel explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the American Dream, as well as the changing landscape of the American West during this time period. O Pioneers! is considered a classic of American literature and is often studied in high school and college English classes.A classic by one of William Faulkner's favorite authors.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.
