Project Gutenberg 2021-06-18 Public domain in the USA. 303 Cather, Willa 1873 1947 Cather, Willa Sibert Cather, Wilella Catherová, Willa Catherova, Willa A Lost Lady Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Lost_Lady Laura Natal Rodrigues at Free Literature (Images generously made available by Hathi Trust Digital Library.) "A Lost Lady" by Willa Cather is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in the grey towns along the Burlington railroad, particularly focusing on the lives of Captain Daniel Forrester and his captivating wife, Mrs. Forrester. The novel explores themes of changing societal values, nostalgia, and the fading charm of an idealized America through the lens of Niel Herbert, a young man drawn to Mrs. Forrester's beauty and charisma. At the start of the story, we learn about the Forrester household, which serves as a warm and welcoming refuge for the railroad elite, contrasting with the harsh realities of prairie life. The characters are introduced through their interactions, showcasing a vibrant community and the dynamic nature of social relationships influenced by class. Mrs. Forrester is depicted as enchanting and lively, captivating both her visitors and young Niel, whose admiration for her grows as he navigates his own coming-of-age challenges. Through moments of laughter, beauty, and vulnerability, the opening engages readers in a compelling portrayal of a woman who embodies both the allure and complexities of her time, setting the stage for deeper explorations of loss and change. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 82.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Nebraska -- Fiction Psychological fiction Domestic fiction Married women -- Fiction Frontier and pioneer life -- Fiction PS Text Category: Novels Category: American Literature 224564 2025-07-26T06:10:15.247749 text/html 202084 2024-10-18T14:27:02 text/html 320204 2025-07-26T06:10:19.419751 application/epub+zip 323006 2025-07-26T06:10:16.323741 application/epub+zip 263395 2025-07-26T06:10:15.813735 application/epub+zip 538313 2025-07-26T06:10:21.706722 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 528725 2025-07-26T06:10:18.992729 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 553642 2022-09-29T14:27:11.738055 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 210685 2025-07-26T06:10:14.979758 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 190915 2024-10-18T14:27:02 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17437 2025-07-26T06:10:21.880703 application/rdf+xml 23383 2025-07-26T06:10:16.029765 image/jpeg 3984 2025-07-26T06:10:15.919728 image/jpeg 326641 2025-07-26T06:10:15.270778 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia