Production
Read by: Bellona Times
Book Coordinator: Bellona Times
Meta Coordinator: Amy Gramour
Proof Listener: Sharon Kilmer
Artwork
Cover: Cool Morning on the Prairie, 1866. Junius R. Sloan
Inset: First edition cover of O Pioneers!
Inset: Willa Cather, 1912, wearing necklace from Sarah Orne Jewett
Insert: Milking Time (The Farmer’s Daughter), by John Everett Millais
Track Title / Length Track Title / Length
1 01 - Part 1, Ch 1 0:20 16 16 - Part 2, Ch 11 0:08
2 02 - Part 1, Ch 2 0:16 17 17 - Part 2, Ch 12 0:03
3 03 - Part 1, Ch 3 0:19 18 18 - Part 3, Ch 1 0:19
4 04 - Part 1, Ch 4 0:20 19 19 - Part 3, Ch 2 0:05
5 05 - Part 1, Ch 5 0:09 20 20 - Part 4, Ch 1 0:18
6 06 - Part 2, Ch 1 0:12 21 21 - Part 4, Ch 2 0:08
7 07 - Part 2, Ch 2 0:14 22 22 - Part 4, Ch 3 0:08
8 08 - Part 2, Ch 3 0:21 23 23 - Part 4, Ch 4 0:05
9 09 - Part 2, Ch 4 0:13 24 24 - Part 4, Ch 5 0:06
10 10 - Part 2, Ch 5 0:05 25 25 - Part 4, Ch 6 0:10
11 11 - Part 2, Ch 6 0:15 26 26 - Part 4, Ch 7 0:09
12 12 - Part 2, Ch 7 0:05 27 27 - Part 4, Ch 8 0:04
13 13 - Part 2, Ch 8 0:12 28 28 - Part 5, Ch 1 0:14
14 14 - Part 2, Ch 9 0:06 29 29 - Part 5, Ch 2 0:15
15 15 - Part 2, Ch 10 0:11 30 30 - Part 5, Ch 3 0:12
"O Pioneers!" by Willa Cather is a novel that paints a vivid portrait of the American frontier and the challenges faced by pioneers in the late 19th century. Set in the fictional town of Hanover, Nebraska, the story revolves around the Bergson family, particularly Alexandra Bergson, a resilient and forward-thinking young woman.The novel begins with the death of John Bergson, the father of the family, leaving Alexandra to take charge of the family farm. Despite facing numerous hardships and the skepticism of those around her, Alexandra is determined to make the farm thrive. She is a symbol of the strength and independence of pioneer women during this period. The narrative explores the struggles of the Bergson family, the changes in the landscape of the prairie, and the clash between old traditions and the demands of a changing society. Alexandra's relationship with her brothers adds depth to the familial dynamics. As the story unfolds, themes of love, sacrifice, and the resilience of the human spirit come to the forefront. The novel also examines the impact of industrialization and modernization on rural communities and the land itself. "O Pioneers!" is a celebration of the pioneering spirit and a reflection on the transforming American West. Cather's prose captures the beauty of the prairie landscape and the indomitable spirit of those who sought to tame it. The novel stands as a poignant and timeless exploration of the human connection to the land and the enduring legacy of those who shaped the frontier.
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Item Info | |
EAN - DVD case | 0602581788409 |
EAN - CD jacket | 0602581788416 |
Media | MP3 CD |
Package | DVD case, CD jacket, CD security sleeve, download zip file |
Author | Willa Cather (1873–1947) |
Year | 1913 |
Recording | |
Read by | Bellona Times |
Length | 5 hours 57 minutes |
Type of Reading | Solo |
O Pioneers!
- Author: Willa Cather
- Product Code: DB-1351
- Availability: In Stock
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