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Willa Cather
Willa Cather is one of the most important American novelists of the first half of the twentieth century. Seen as a regional writer for decades after her passing in 1947, critics have increasingly identified Cather as a canonical American writer, the peer of authors like Hemingway, Faulkner and Wharton.
The Willa Cather Foundation is a not-for-profit organization created in 1955 that owns and operates the National Willa Cather Center and the nation's largest collection of nationally-designated historic sites dedicated to an American author.
Community Reading Programs
Through the generous support of a private foundation, we are excited to launch a new program that invites communities, libraries, schools, and organizations to come together to read My Ántonia or Death Comes for the Archbishop, two of Cather’s most beloved works.
Cather Books & Gifts
Our online store offers a vast selection of products for both seasoned Cather readers and those who have yet to discover the complexity and beauty of her writing. Begin by reading Cather's novels, short stories, and poetry; then delve into Cather criticism and scholarship.
Already read it all? Check out our Cather swag that includes apparel, posters, prints, journals, notecards, and more.
Willa Cather Review
Three times a year, the Willa Cather Review offers a unique combination of original writing focused on Cather, her influences and times, and most especially the pleasures of her artistry; on new Cather-connected discoveries appearing with increasing frequency, and on news of activities of the Willa Cather Foundation in Red Cloud and elsewhere. The journal is intended for scholars and general readers alike, and writing is academic but accessible, timely, and new. It is complemented with well-chosen color illustrations that always extend readers’ knowledge and illumination.
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The Willa Cather Foundation is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to celebrating the work, life, and legacy of this great American writer. Through our scholarly endeavors, educational outreach, arts and humanities programs, and preservation of historical settings and archives, we serve as a vibrant memorial to the Pulitzer Prize-winning author.