My Antonia by Willa Cather
This novel follows the life of Antonia Shimerda, a Bohemian immigrant to the United States, through the eyes of her childhood friend, Jim Burden. The narrative explores their lives in the harsh environment of the American Midwest, their struggles with poverty, cultural adaptation, and personal growth. Antonia's resilience, strength, and love for life inspire Jim, who moves away for education and career but remains emotionally tied to the woman and the prairie life he left behind. The book is a compelling portrayal of pioneer life, human resilience, and the enduring power of friendship.
The 116th greatest book of all time
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This book is on the following lists:
- 6th on D. G. Myers’ 50 Greatest English Language Novels (D. G. Myers)
- 6th on Entertainment Weekly's Top 100 Novels (Entertainment Weekly)
- 9th on The Celebrity Reading List (Gardiner Public Library)
- 27th on The 100 Favorite Novels of Librarians (Bookman.com)
- 34th on Koen Book Distributors Top 100 Books of the Past Century (themodernnovel.com)
- 51st on Radcliffe's 100 Best Novels (Radcliffe Publishing Course)
- 53rd on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 67th on The Novel 100: A Ranking of the Greatest Novels of All Time (The Novel 100)
- 78th on The Complete 500: OCLC (OCLC)
- 86th on The Top 10: The Greatest Books of All Time (The Top 10 (Book))
- 87th on 100 Best Books to Read by Women Authors (Good Housekeeping)
- As if You Don't Have Enough to Read, Fiction Edition (New York Times)
- Harold Bloom's The Western Canon (The Western Canon (Book) by Harold Bloom)
- 500 Great Books by Women (Book)
- The Booklist Century: 100 Books, 100 Years (BookList)
- 75 Books by Women Whose Words Have Changed the World (Women's National Book Association)
- 100 Great 20th Century English-language Works of Fiction by Women (Feminista!)
- 87 Books Written by Women That Are So Good, You Won't Be Able to Put Them Down (Pop Sugar)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)
- Books That Shaped America (Library of Congress)
- The 100 Greatest American Novels, 1893 – 1993 (Jeff O'Neal at Bookriot.com)
- Masterpieces of World Literature (Frank N. Magill)
- Select 100 (University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee)
- 222 Best Books of All Time That Deserve a Spot on Your Bookshelf, With Picks from Bestselling Authors and Indie Booksellers (Parade)