Coming, Aphrodite!

""Coming, Aphrodite!"" is a novel written by Willa Cather, first published in 1920. The story follows the life of a young artist named Don Hedger, who leaves his small hometown in the Midwest to pursue his career in New York City. There, he meets a beautiful model named Eden Bower, who becomes his muse and lover. However, their relationship is complicated by Eden's wild and unpredictable nature, as well as her desire for fame and success in the city's artistic circles.As Don struggles to balance his artistic vision with his love for Eden, he also confronts the challenges of the modern art world, including the pressures of commercial success and the tension between traditional and avant-garde styles. Along the way, he meets a cast of colorful characters, including fellow artists, critics, and patrons, who offer both support and obstacles to his creative journey.Through vivid descriptions of New York's art scene and the natural beauty of the surrounding countryside, Cather explores themes of love, ambition, and the tension between art and commerce. ""Coming, Aphrodite!"" is a lyrical and insightful exploration of the creative process and the complexities of human relationships.Eden Bower was, at twenty, very much the same person that we all know her to be at forty, except that she knew a great deal less. But one thing she knew: that she was to be Eden Bower. She was like some one standing before a great show window full of beautiful and costly things, deciding which she will order. She understands that they will not all be delivered immediately, but one by one they will arrive at her door.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.