O Pioneers! by Willa Cather
"O Pioneers!" is a novel about a Swedish-American immigrant family's struggles and successes in the great plains during the late 19th century. The story centers on the family's eldest daughter, who inherits the family farm and devotes her life to making it thrive despite the hardships of weather, personal loss, and societal expectations. The novel explores themes of love, gender, land ownership, and the harsh realities of frontier life.
The 1593rd greatest book of all time
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This book is on the following lists:
- 83rd on Radcliffe's 100 Best Novels (Radcliffe Publishing Course)
- 163rd on The Complete 500: OCLC (OCLC)
- A Century of Reading (Lithub)