THE CONCEPT OF HOME AND BELONGING IN WILLA CATHER'S NOVELS
Keywords:
Novel, literature, author, narratives, writer.Abstract
The aim of this article is to provide a comprehensive analysis of the representation of home and belonging in Willa Cather's novels, drawing connections between her literary works and broader cultural, historical, and social contexts. Through critical inquiry and scholarly research, we will deepen our understanding of Cather's thematic concerns and the ways in which they reflect and shape our understanding of the human condition.
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