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O Pioneers! is a novel by American author Willa Cather, first published in 1913. The book tells the story of the Bergsons, a family of Swedish immigrants who settle in the Nebraska prairie at the turn of the 20th century. The novel follows the lives of the Bergson family members, particularly Alexandra, the eldest daughter, as they struggle to adapt to the harsh and unforgiving landscape of the Great Plains.As the story progresses, Alexandra becomes a successful farmer and landowner, defying the expectations of her male-dominated society. She is also torn between her love for her childhood friend Carl, who returns to the prairie after a long absence, and her duty to her family and community.O Pioneers! explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the American Dream, as well as the challenges and rewards of living in a new and unfamiliar environment. The novel is considered a classic of American literature and is often cited as one of Cather's best works.A classic by one of William Faulkner's favorite authors.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.