The Song of the LarkBeautiful and lyrical, this third novel by Willa Cather follows the life of Thea Kronberg from her childhood in 19th-century Nebraska to her career as a renowned opera singer. Since the time of its publication in 1915, this novel had captivated readers with its sharp observations, shimmering descriptions, sly humor, and its provocative heroine—a feisty young woman who strives to create her own destiny, regardless of social restrictions. |
Contents
Introduction | vii |
Suggestions for Further Reading | xxxiii |
A Note on the Text | xxxix |
THE SONG OF THE LARK | 1 |
Friends of Childhood | 5 |
The Song of the Lark | 137 |
Stupid Faces | 209 |
The Ancient People | 245 |
Doctor Archies Venture | 287 |
Kronborg | 319 |
EPILOGUE | 399 |
Explanatory Notes | 409 |
Willa Cathers 1932 Preface to the 1915 Edition | 433 |
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