Willa Cather Living: A Personal Record

Willa Cather Living: A Personal Record
ISBN-10
0803279965
ISBN-13
9780803279964
Category
Biography & Autobiography
Pages
209
Language
English
Published
2000-01-01
Publisher
U of Nebraska Press
Author
Edith Lewis

Description

Willa Cather's close friend and travelling campanion presents a portrait of the well-known author, describing her personality, appearance, relationships, and response to life's hardships and triumphs.

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