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A Lost Lady

Willa Cather

A Lost Lady

A Lost Lady

Willa Cather

Fiction

Published in 1923, 'A Lost Lady' by Willa Cather explores the life of Marian Forrester, a socialite in the western railroad town of Sweet Water. As her husband, Captain Daniel Forrester, declines, Marian navigates relationships with various suitors, reflecting the transition from noble pioneering ideals to capitalist exploitation. The novel is notable for its psychological depth and has influenced later works, including F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby.'

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A novel published in 1923. It follows Marian Forrester, a charming socialite in the western railroad town of Sweet Water...

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