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Alexander's Bridge

Willa Cather

Alexander's Bridge

Alexander's Bridge

Willa Cather

Published in 1912, 'Alexander's Bridge' is Willa Cather's first novel, focusing on Bartley Alexander, a successful construction engineer facing a mid-life crisis. While married to Winifred, he rekindles a relationship with his former lover, Hilda Burgoyne, which challenges his sense of honor and propriety. The novel explores themes of love, ambition, and the complexities of personal relationships in the context of early 20th-century society.

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