JOURNAL ARTICLE

Guest Editor's Introduction: Willa Cather's Uneven Ground.

Published In: Western American Literature, 2025, v. 60, n. 2. P. 83 1 of 3
Database: America: History and Life with Full Text 2 of 3
Authored By: Rau, Emily J. 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the enduring legacy of Willa Cather as a significant figure representing Nebraska and the Great Plains, particularly through her portrayals of women and Eastern European immigrants. It highlights a special issue of Western American Literature that includes six essays addressing the silences in Cather's work, particularly her omission of Indigenous peoples and histories in the Great Plains. The essays aim to engage with Cather's narratives critically, exploring her complex relationship with settler colonialism and the need to acknowledge the ongoing presence of Indigenous communities. The collection seeks to foster responsible conversations about Cather's legacy and the stories she chose to tell, while also recognizing those she overlooked. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

Source:Western American Literature. 2025/07, Vol. 60, Issue 2, p83
Document Type:Article
Subject Area:Literature and Writing
Publication Date:2025
ISSN:0043-3462
DOI:10.1353/wal.2025.a970742
Accession Number:189218257
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