 | Willa Cather: Queering America Subjects: Cather Willa 1873—1947 -- Criticism and interpretation; Homosexuality and literature -- United States -- History -- 20th century; Feminism and literature -- United States -- History -- 20th century; Women and literature -- United States -- History -- 20; An enlightening unpacking of Cather's writings, from her controversial love letters of the 1890s--in which "queer" is employed to denote sexual deviance--to her epic novels, short stories, and critical writings. Marilee Lindemann is assistant professor of English at the University of Maryland. She has edited recent editions of Cather's Alexander's Bridge and O Pioneers! and has written articles in collections including Modern American Women Writers and The Gay and Lesbian Literary Heritage. |
