

BTSA: "My Antonia" by Willa Cather w/ Historian Richard Norton Smith
Oct 27, 2023
Historian Richard Norton Smith discusses Willa Cather's novel, My Ántonia, which explores immigrant pioneers in America. The book follows a girl's friendship with an orphaned boy, addressing women's issues and the meaning of success in America. The podcast also explores Cather's credibility, rise to success, literary conservatism, and impact on other writers and readers.
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
1 2 3 4 5
Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Bringing the Past to Life: Willa Cather's Credibility
04:21 • 8min
The Unusual Success and Privacy of the Writer
12:41 • 3min
Exploring the Works and Influence of a Literary Conservative
15:22 • 3min
The Impact of the Author's Writing and Cultural Significance
18:42 • 3min