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Languages : en
Pages : 848

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Author: Bich Minh Nguyen
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0698151372
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 306

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From an award-winning author, a novel about a Vietnamese American family’s ties to The Little House on the Prairie Jobless with a PhD, Lee Lien returns home to her Chicago suburb from grad school, only to find herself contending with issues she’s evaded since college. But when her brother disappears, he leaves behind an object from their mother’s Vietnam past that stirs up a forgotten childhood dream: a gold-leaf brooch, abandoned by an American reporter in Saigon back in 1965, that might be an heirloom belonging to Laura Ingalls Wilder. As Lee explores the tenuous facts of this connection, she unearths more than expected—a trail of clues and enticements that lead her from the dusty stacks of library archives to hilarious prairie life reenactments and ultimately to San Francisco, where her findings will transform strangers’ lives as well as her own. A dazzling literary mystery about the true origins of a time-tested classic, Pioneer Girl is also the deeply moving tale of a second-generation Vietnamese daughter, the parents she struggles to honor, the missing brother she is expected to bring home—even as her discoveries yield dramatic insights that will free her to live her own life to its full potential.

Author: Laura Ingalls Wilder
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781941813096
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 484

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"A side-by-side textual comparison of the three surviving typescript revisions of "Pioneer Girl" that uses the texts themselves to draw inferences about Laura Ingalls Wilder's authorial and Rose Wilder Lane's editorial processes and intentions, as well as about the working relationship between the two women during their attempts to market "Pioneer Girl" as adult nonfiction, prior to the publication of Wilder's Little House novels that are based on these original manuscripts"--

Author: Willa Cather
Publisher: Modernista
ISBN: 9181080794
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 188

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When the young Swedish-descended Alexandra Bergson inherits her father's farm in Nebraska, she must transform the land from a wind-swept prairie landscape into a thriving enterprise. She dedicates herself completely to the land—at the cost of great sacrifices. O Pioneers! [1913] is Willa Cather's great masterpiece about American pioneers, where the land is as important a character as the people who cultivate it. WILLA CATHER [1873-1947] was an American author. After studying at the University of Nebraska, she worked as a teacher and journalist. Cather's novels often focus on settlers in the USA with a particular emphasis on female pioneers. In 1923, she was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for the novel One of Ours, and in 1943, she was elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Author: James Russell Lowell
Publisher: Delmar, N.Y. : Scholars' Facsimiles & Reprints
ISBN: 9780820112152
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 144

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The three issues (all pub.) of The Pioneer, Lowell's first literary venture, contain the first printings of Poe's The Tell-Tale Heart & Lenore, Hawthorne's The Birth-Mark, & writings by other American & British authors popular in 1843. Indispensable for students of America's Romantic period.

Author: Manuel M. Martín-Rodríguez
Publisher:
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Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 184

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Author: Nathaniel Hawthorne
Publisher: Good Press
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Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 28

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Nathaniel Hawthorne's 'The Hall of Fantasy' is a captivating short story from his collection 'Mosses from an Old Manse.' Set in the mid-19th century, the tale delves into the murky realms of the human psyche and explores themes of desire, guilt, and the consequences of chasing one's fantasies. Hawthorne's writing style is characterized by its rich symbolism, vivid imagery, and intricate character development, making 'The Hall of Fantasy' a thought-provoking and engaging read that invites readers to ponder the complexities of the human experience within a fantastical setting. As one of the key figures of American Romanticism, Hawthorne's work often delves into the dark corners of the human soul, blending realism with allegory to create a unique literary experience. Deeply influenced by his Puritan heritage and personal struggles, Hawthorne's exploration of human nature and morality in 'The Hall of Fantasy' offers a profound reflection on the consequences of unchecked desires and the power of the imagination. I highly recommend 'The Hall of Fantasy' to readers who enjoy thought-provoking literature that combines psychological depth with elements of the supernatural.

Author: Francine Gray
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 9780684804538
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 460

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Gray draws on Louise Colet's recently discovered journals to present a compelling biography of one of the most fascinating women of the 19th century. Colet defied the rules and expectations of a misogynistic society to become an award-winning writer and the intimate of such great literary figures as Flaubert, Hugo and Musset. 16-page b&w photo insert.

Author: Andrea Warren
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0688171516
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 99

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Tells about the daily life and activities of a pioneer girl growing up on the prairies of Nebraska.

Author: Pioneer Valley Books
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781584533764
Category : Early Reader
Languages : en
Pages : 12

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