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O Pioneers!

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O Pioneers! is a novel by Willa Cather that tells the story of the Bergsons, a family of Swedish immigrants who settle in Nebraska at the turn of the 20th century. The novel follows the life of Alexandra Bergson, the strong-willed daughter of the family who takes on the responsibility of managing their farm after the death of her father. As Alexandra works tirelessly to make the farm profitable, she faces numerous challenges, including drought, harsh weather conditions, and the arrival of new settlers who threaten to disrupt the peace of her community. Along the way, Alexandra develops a deep connection with the land and the people around her, and she becomes a symbol of the pioneering spirit that drove so many immigrants to the American West. O Pioneers! is a powerful exploration of the American dream, the challenges of rural life, and the enduring strength of the human spirit.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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781162676609
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 134
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 191x235x7 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 245 g.
  • BLACK WEEK
Leveringstid: 2-3 uger
Forventet levering: 14. december 2024

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O Pioneers! is a novel by Willa Cather that tells the story of the Bergsons, a family of Swedish immigrants who settle in Nebraska at the turn of the 20th century. The novel follows the life of Alexandra Bergson, the strong-willed daughter of the family who takes on the responsibility of managing their farm after the death of her father. As Alexandra works tirelessly to make the farm profitable, she faces numerous challenges, including drought, harsh weather conditions, and the arrival of new settlers who threaten to disrupt the peace of her community. Along the way, Alexandra develops a deep connection with the land and the people around her, and she becomes a symbol of the pioneering spirit that drove so many immigrants to the American West. O Pioneers! is a powerful exploration of the American dream, the challenges of rural life, and the enduring strength of the human spirit.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.

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