
Richard Norton Smith
Historian
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Oct 27, 2023 • 25min
BTSA: "My Antonia" by Willa Cather w/ Historian Richard Norton Smith
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.