The Troll Garden and Selected Stories

Willa Cather is celebrated for her vivid depictions of settlers and frontier life in the American plains. Born in Virginia in 1873 and later residing in New York City, her works reflect a deep understanding of the challenges and triumphs faced by those who shaped the American landscape. Cather's storytelling captures the essence of resilience and the human spirit against the backdrop of the vast, often harsh, plains. Her literary contributions have solidified her status as a significant figure in American literature.