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Historical Fiction · WarmA Swedish girl, a Bohemian immigrant and the Nebraska prairie
O Pioneers!
by Willa Cather
See it on Amazon1913Moderate readSteady pace
What it is about
Alexandra Bergson inherits her father’s farm in Nebraska and makes it thrive, while those around her struggle. Cather’s 1913 novel is an early American classic about land and perseverance.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who enjoy stories set firmly in a real time and place, with a warm mood and a steady pace. It is a read that rewards some attention.
Themes: Pioneers · Land · Women
Screen adaptation
O Pioneers! (TV, 1992)
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