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Name: My Antonia
Author: Willa Cather

Set against the backdrop of late‑19th and early‑20th century Nebraska, this collection of vignettes chronicles the intertwined lives of an orphan boy and an immigrant girl. Their story reflects the challenges, hopes, and cultural tapestry of rural American frontier communities.

First publish date: 1818

Genre: Literary Fiction/Classic Literature

Authors: Willa Cather

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