One of OursThe Floating Press, 01.01.2012 - 421 Seiten This groundbreaking novel from acclaimed American writer Willa Cather was awarded the Pulitzer Prize in 1923. The tale follows the ups and downs of the young protagonist Claude Wheeler through his tumultuous transition to adulthood, as he takes on college life, new experiences, marriage, disillusionment, and finally, the ultimate test of courage on the battlefields of World War I. Cather explores with great precision and acuity the travails of an aimless youth, as well as the relief and clarity that discovering one's true purpose in life can bring. |
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... began to throw water on the mud-crusted wheels and windshield. While he was at work the two hired men, Dan and Jerry, came shambling down the hill to feed the stock. Jerry was grumbling and swearing about something, but Claude wrung out ...
... began to throw water on the mud-crusted wheels and windshield. While he was at work the two hired men, Dan and Jerry, came shambling down the hill to feed the stock. Jerry was grumbling and swearing about something, but Claude wrung out ...
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... began to pour sugar into his coffee. Ralph asked him if he were going to the circus. Mr. Wheeler winked. "I shouldn't wonder if I happened in town sometime before the elephants get away." He spoke very deliberately, with a State-ofMaine ...
... began to pour sugar into his coffee. Ralph asked him if he were going to the circus. Mr. Wheeler winked. "I shouldn't wonder if I happened in town sometime before the elephants get away." He spoke very deliberately, with a State-ofMaine ...
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... began talking a little smart,—nothing rough, but the way such fellows will. The girls handed it back to him, and sold him three tickets and shut him up. I couldn't see how Susie thought so quick what to say. The minute the girls went ...
... began talking a little smart,—nothing rough, but the way such fellows will. The girls handed it back to him, and sold him three tickets and shut him up. I couldn't see how Susie thought so quick what to say. The minute the girls went ...
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... began to tell her about the clown elephant and the trained dogs, and she sat listening to him with her pleased, foolish smile; there was something wise and far-seeing about her smile, too. Mahailey had come to them long ago, when Claude ...
... began to tell her about the clown elephant and the trained dogs, and she sat listening to him with her pleased, foolish smile; there was something wise and far-seeing about her smile, too. Mahailey had come to them long ago, when Claude ...
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... boys were discussing an engagement that had just been announced, and Mrs. Erlich began to tell Claude a long story about how this brilliant young man had come to Lincoln and met this beautiful young girl, who was already engaged to a 46.
... boys were discussing an engagement that had just been announced, and Mrs. Erlich began to tell Claude a long story about how this brilliant young man had come to Lincoln and met this beautiful young girl, who was already engaged to a 46.
Inhalt
VII | 235 |
VIII | 237 |
IX | 243 |
X | 248 |
XI | 255 |
XII | 262 |
XIII | 265 |
Book Four The Voyage of the Anchises | 269 |
I | 270 |
II | 273 |
III | 278 |
IV | 288 |
V | 295 |
VI | 297 |
VII | 306 |
VIII | 312 |
IX | 315 |
Book Five Bidding the Eagles of the West Fly On | 322 |
I | 323 |
II | 329 |
III | 335 |
IV | 339 |
V | 344 |
VI | 349 |
VII | 357 |
VIII | 363 |
IX | 373 |
X | 379 |
XI | 395 |
XII | 402 |
XIII | 404 |
XIV | 411 |
XV | 420 |
XVI | 425 |
XVII | 433 |
XVIII | 441 |
XIX | 455 |
Endnotes | 460 |
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