Published in 1925, Willa Cather's The Professor's House is a novel exploring the need to change and adapt to new life circumstances. Its protagonist, Professor Godfrey St. Peter, a man in his 50's, is living what would seem a successful and happy life. He has attained professional success in academia and has a loving family. Despite all this, he is experiencing a profound disappointment with life and is trying to find a deeper meaning to his existence. Godfery's existential dilemmas are universal.
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.
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