My Antonia: The Story of an “American Novel”

My Antonia: The Story of an “American Novel” is presented by Ashley Olson, executive director of the National Willa Cather Center. Free, but advanced registration is required; walk-ins accepted as space allows. 

Heralded by critics following its publication and a novel that is part of today’s literary canon, the worldwide appeal of  ”My Ántonia”is demonstrated by its translation into more than 30 languages. This talk examines the novel’s inspirations and creation, as well as ways the book still speaks to modern readers through topics like immigration and assimilation, migration and colonialism, class divisions and labor, rural life and landscapes, and the #MeToo movement. 

This program is part of the “A Week of Willa Cather” series, Jan. 15-19. See Tim Youd’s “Willa Cather’s My Ántonia” on view in Hawks Pavilion Gallery H8, and plan to attend a variety of special programs that celebrate the book and author.