The Image of the Place in Willa Cather’s My Antonia and Song of the Lark.

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Title:	The Image of the Place in Willa Cather’s My Antonia and Song of the Lark.
Authors:	Bani-Khair, Baker¹ baker1983@hu.edu.jo, Alkhalifah, Ziyad Khalifah² Zkhlieft@qu.edu.sa, Khawaldeh, Imad³ imadm@hu.edu.jo, Ababneh, Imad Abedalkareem⁴ imadababneh@aau.edu.jo, Rababah, Mahmoud Ali⁵ mrababah@bau.edu.jo
Source:	Journal of Language Teaching & Research. Mar2025, Vol. 16 Issue 2, p477-482. 6p.
Subject Terms:	Intellectual development, Authors, Self-actualization (Psychology), Songs, Females
Abstract:	This paper explores Willa Cather’s experience of place, which is prominently reflected in her novels, particularly in the two novels chosen for this study: ‘My Antonia’ and ‘Song of the Lark’. The paper analyses the intricate and sophisticated aspects of these settings from various perspectives. It delves into the ontological, existential, and spatial meanings that extend beyond the physical intricacies of the places, which Willa Cather keenly portrays through profound and contemplative lenses. It is evident that her spatial use of settings, places, and locales aligns well with her stylistic descriptions, language, and vivid imagery, all of which transcend the superficial meaning and break free from the stereotypical patterns common among other writers of that literary period. The paper also discusses the spatial and urban dimensions of these settings and their influence on the emotional and intellectual development of the major female protagonists in the two works. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:	This paper explores Willa Cather’s experience of place, which is prominently reflected in her novels, particularly in the two novels chosen for this study: ‘My Antonia’ and ‘Song of the Lark’. The paper analyses the intricate and sophisticated aspects of these settings from various perspectives. It delves into the ontological, existential, and spatial meanings that extend beyond the physical intricacies of the places, which Willa Cather keenly portrays through profound and contemplative lenses. It is evident that her spatial use of settings, places, and locales aligns well with her stylistic descriptions, language, and vivid imagery, all of which transcend the superficial meaning and break free from the stereotypical patterns common among other writers of that literary period. The paper also discusses the spatial and urban dimensions of these settings and their influence on the emotional and intellectual development of the major female protagonists in the two works. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:	17984769
DOI:	10.17507/jltr.1602.13