My Mortal Enemy
My Mortal Enemy by Willa Cather is a poignant novella published by Courier Dover Publications on May 17, 2023. This first edition spans 64 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows Myra Driscoll, who seemingly has it all until her love for Oswald Henshawe, a man despised by her uncle, leads her to a tumultuous marriage marked by disinheritance and emotional turmoil.
Readers will find a deep exploration of Myra’s journey through her failing marriage, as narrated by her niece, Nellie Birdseye. The story delves into themes of family life, marriage, and the psychological complexities of love and regret. Cather’s work captures the tragic marriage paradox, illustrating the contrast between youthful romantic ideals and the harsh realities that often accompany them.
Official synopsis Publisher
Myra Driscoll had it all — dresses, jewels, a riding horse, and a Steinway piano — until she met and fell in love with Oswald Henshawe, a man her uncle, John Driscoll, hated. Despite the threat of disinheritance by Driscoll, Myra married Oswald. Nellie Birdseye, Myra’s niece, narrates the poignant journey through a failing marriage and a woman’s painful struggle with the internal conflict of its blame. This unforgettable novella, written in 1926 by Pulitzer Prize–winning author Willa Cather, offers a tragic depiction of the marriage paradox: how to reconcile youth’s romantic exuberance with growing disillusionment, bitterness, and regret.
Author
Publisher
Topics
FAQ
What is “My Mortal Enemy” about?
Who is the author of “My Mortal Enemy”?
When was “My Mortal Enemy” published?
What is the ISBN for “My Mortal Enemy”?
What are the book details (language, pages, edition)?
