Youth and the Bright Medusa - Willa Cather - Bog

Youth and the Bright Medusa is a collection of short stories by Willa Cather, published in 1920. The book consists of eight stories that explore the themes of youth, art, and the pursuit of happiness. The stories are set in various locations, including New York City, Paris, and Nebraska. The first story, ""Coming, Aphrodite!"", follows a young sculptor named Don Hedger as he navigates the art world and falls in love with a model named Eden Bower. ""The Diamond Mine"" tells the story of a young woman named Julie who becomes involved with a wealthy man and must choose between love and money. Other stories in the collection include ""A Gold Slipper"", which follows a young woman named Pauline as she tries to make a name for herself in the theater world, and ""Scandal"", which explores the consequences of a young woman's affair with a married man. Throughout the book, Cather's prose is lyrical and evocative, painting vivid pictures of the characters and their surroundings. The stories are often poignant and bittersweet, exploring the complexities of human relationships and the challenges of pursuing one's dreams. Overall, Youth and the Bright Medusa is a thought-provoking and beautifully written collection of stories that offers a glimpse into the lives of young people in the early 20th century.1920. In her later years, Cather's fascination with the American Southwest, early Canada and Catholicism reflects her search for alternatives to the greedy civilization she felt was replacing the spirit of the early pioneers. This short story collection contains: Coming, Aphrodite!; The Diamond Mine; A Gold Slipper; Scandal; Paul's Case; A Wagner Matinee; The Sculptor's Funeral; and A Death in the Desert. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.