Project Gutenberg 2006-03-08 Public domain in the USA. 359 Cather, Willa 1873 1947 Cather, Willa Sibert Cather, Wilella Catherová, Willa Catherova, Willa Alexander's Bridge Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander%27s_Bridge Alexander's bridge / Willa Cather -- The barrel organ / Alfred Noyes. An Anonymous Volunteer and David Widger "Alexander's Bridge" by Willa Cather is a novel written during the early 20th century. The story revolves around Professor Lucius Wilson, a philosophy professor who is visiting Boston and reflects on his life, as well as his encounters with the enigmatic Mrs. Alexander and her husband Bartley, a successful bridge engineer. The narrative hints at themes of love, ambition, and the complexities of human relationships, particularly through the lens of Wilson's fascination with the Alexanders. The opening of the novel introduces Professor Lucius Wilson as he navigates the familiar streets of Boston, filled with memories and new experiences. As he meets Mrs. Alexander, their conversation reveals a layered dynamic, exploring Wilson's admiration for her beauty and intellect alongside his reflections on Bartley's character. The text crafts an intimate picture of the interactions between these three individuals, establishing an undercurrent of longing and unfulfilled desires that suggest the potential for deeper connections and emotional conflicts throughout Wilson's visit. The reader is drawn into a world where ambition and personal relationships intertwine, setting the stage for the unfolding narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 81.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Civil engineers -- Fiction London (England) -- Fiction Psychological fiction Married people -- Fiction Boston (Mass.) -- Fiction Mistresses -- Fiction Bridges -- Design and construction -- Fiction PS Text Category: Novels Category: American Literature 197001 2025-08-01T03:56:51.481691 text/html 203414 2022-06-25T05:54:18 text/html 325404 2025-08-01T03:56:54.879680 application/epub+zip 324983 2025-08-01T03:56:52.057734 application/epub+zip 148382 2025-08-01T03:56:51.737710 application/epub+zip 385535 2025-08-01T03:56:57.164661 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 369295 2025-08-01T03:56:54.526709 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 192809 2022-09-01T04:08:32.599327 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 182896 2025-08-01T03:56:51.255726 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 182752 2022-06-25T05:58:10 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20039 2025-08-01T03:56:57.450670 application/rdf+xml 18931 2025-08-01T03:56:51.863683 image/jpeg 2935 2025-08-01T03:56:51.807704 image/jpeg 68880 2022-06-25T05:58:40 application/octet-stream application/zip 389081 2022-06-25T05:58:59 application/octet-stream application/zip 389006 2025-08-01T03:56:51.502739 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