One of Ours
One of Ours by Willa Cather is a novel published by IndoEuropeanPublishing.com on January 2, 2023. This edition spans 264 pages and is presented in English. The narrative unfolds during World War I, focusing on Claude Wheeler, a Nebraska native grappling with his identity and sense of purpose against the backdrop of his family’s success and his own feelings of discontent.
Readers will find a rich exploration of themes such as family life and the impact of war, as Cather delves into Wheeler’s internal struggles and the societal expectations of the time. The story captures the essence of early 20th-century America, blending elements of historical fiction and romance. This edition invites readers to engage with Cather’s poignant storytelling and her reflections on the human condition amidst the challenges of a changing world.
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Willa Sibert Cather was a American author who achieved recognition for her novels of frontier life on the Great Plains, works such as O Pioneers!, My Ántonia, and The Song of the Lark. In 1923 she was awarded the Pulitzer for One of Ours, a novel set during World War I. It tells the story of the life of Claude Wheeler, a Nebraska native around the turn of the 20th century. The son of a successful Midwestern farmer and an intensely pious mother, he is guaranteed a comfortable livelihood. Nevertheless, Wheeler views himself as a victim of his father’s success and his own inexplicable malaise.
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