Publisher's Synopsis
The Sculptor's Funeral is a short story written by Willa Cather, an American author known for her depictions of life on the Great Plains. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the funeral of Harvey Merrick, a sculptor who achieved fame in Europe but returned to his small hometown in Kansas to die. The funeral is attended by a range of characters, including Merrick's estranged family, his former lover, and his former business partner, all of whom have conflicting feelings about the deceased.As the funeral progresses, tensions rise and secrets are revealed, exposing the true nature of the relationships between the characters. The story explores themes of fame, success, and the price of artistic ambition, as well as the tensions between rural and urban life in America.Cather's writing is known for its vivid descriptions of the American landscape and its people, and The Sculptor's Funeral is no exception. The story is a poignant and insightful look at the human condition, and a powerful exploration of the complexities of life in America at the turn of the century.THIS 32 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.
