My Antonia
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My Antonia
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Narrated by:
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Jeff Cummings
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Ken Burns (introduction)
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By:
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Willa Cather
Widely recognized as Willa Cather's finest book and one of the outstanding novels of American literature, My Antonia details of the life of early American pioneers in Nebraska.
Through Jim Burden's endearing, smitten voice, we revisit the remarkable vicissitudes of immigrant life in the Nebraska heartland, with all its insistent bonds. Guiding the way are some of literature's most beguiling characters: the Russian brothers plagued by memories of a fateful sleigh ride, Antonia's desperately homesick father and self-indulgent mother, and the coy Lena Lingard. Holding the pastoral society's heart, of course, is the bewitching, free-spirited Antonia.
Infused with a gracious passion for the land, My Antonia is a deeply moving portrait of an entire community and its way of life.
Bonus: In partnership with Audible and Playtone, the television and film producer behind the award-winning series Band of Brothers, John Adams, and The Pacific, this audiobook includes an original introduction, written and read by acclaimed documentarian Ken Burns. For more from Audible and Playtone, click here.
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Would you listen to My Antonia again? Why?
I read My Antonia years ago, in college, and wanted to revisit it after I recently read Death Comes for the Archbishop--a beautiful book. I would not necessarily want to listen to My Antonia again, as I am familiar with the period about which she is writing.What other book might you compare My Antonia to and why?
I would compare it to my father's book (self-published years ago, printed on a mimeograph machine). His book, Recollections: My Folks and Fields, covers the same time span in Clay County, Alabama and describes life for the same sort of people. I am currently re-editing my father's book, getting it in hardback form to replace the ones now in libraries.Which character – as performed by Jeff Cummings – was your favorite?
The narrator's voice was strongest.Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
My reaction was not extreme, but I came away with an increased admiration for the people who had the strength to be pioneers. They had so little and worked harder than most people (especially the young) can imagine in our spoiled culture.Any additional comments?
I think this book would be good for high school students to tackle, though I doubt they would have the perseverance to get through it. Comparing their electronic, obese, pampered existences to that of the young people of Nebraska in the late 19th and early 20th Centuries would be informative.Pioneer Strength
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Is there anything you would change about this book?
The narrator's attempts at Bohemian (Czech) accents fell short to the ears of someone who lived in Prague for five years - I would rather just have unaccented voices for the characters...Would you recommend My Antonia to your friends? Why or why not?
This is a gentle, coming-of-age story with lovely, evocative descriptions of life in the plains, so if someone I know is looking for such a read I might recommend "My Antonia" to them.You, sir, are no Bohemian
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very good reader
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Would you consider the audio edition of My Antonia to be better than the print version?
I did not read the print version, so can't comment. The reader makes an effort at what I would say are Czech accents, they are certainly somewhere in Eastern Europe, and I found them a nice addition to the experience.What did you like best about this story?
At this point in our history (fall 2016) with the middle of the country decidedly Trump country, we need a more nuanced view of the people in the middle. This book written around 100 years predates the present political-cultural divide, but it does allude to the tough life on the plains, the movement of some away from the hard life, some that stay and the various stories that go along with individual decisions.Which scene was your favorite?
I think the last part of the book was the most moving with the reunion of two old friends. Many questions remain about the principles, their underlying motives are lost forever, we never really know what motivates them, but we know the value of friendship, and how the prairie shapes a person to value the friends they have.If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?
The harsh life on the prairie and the people who live on it.People on the praire transcend stereotypes
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