My Ántonia

Explore the pioneer life in the American Midwest through the eyes of Jim Burden in this classic tale. He recounts memories of a childhood shared with a girl named Antonia Shimerda, the daughter of a family who have emigrated from Bohemia. As adults, Jim leaves for college and a career in the east, while Antonia devotes herself to her family and farm. Full of descriptions of the prairie's beautiful yet terrifying landscape, My Antonia is a captivating story about a lost period of American history. This new edition includes an up-to-date introduction and detailed notes, putting the events and themes in a complete historical context.