Willa Cather's My Mortal Enemy is a poignant character study of an extraordinary woman of commanding personality named Myra who gives up a fortune to marry for love. But was it the right choice? In her portrait of Myra and in her exquisitely nuanced depiction of her marriage, Cather shows the evolution of a human spirit as it comes to bridle against the constraints of ordinary happiness and seeks an otherworldly fulfillment.
Willa Cather
Willa Cather was an American author known for her novel "My Ántonia," which captured the spirit of the American frontier. Her writing style was characterized by vivid descriptions and nostalgic themes. Cather's contributions to literature include exploring themes of immigration, identity, and the human experience in the American West.