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"Cora" is a poignant work of social realism by Ruth Suckow that explores the evolving role of women in the early 20th-century American Midwest. The novel follows Cora Schwietert, an ambitious and determined young woman from a hardworking German-American family in a small Iowa town. As Cora strives for economic independence and a life beyond the limitations of her upbringing, she navigates the complexities of family duty, romantic disappointment, and the transition from rural traditions to the bustling urban environment of the city.
Suckow's masterful prose provides a detailed look at the social fabric of the period, capturing the quiet struggles and triumphs of a woman seeking her own place in a rapidly changing world. Through its nuanced exploration of character and setting, "Cora" remains a significant contribution to regional American literature, offering a timeless reflection on the pursuit of self-fulfillment and the enduring ties of kinship. This work highlights the tension between individual desire and social expectation, marking Suckow as a premier voice of the American heartland.
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Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. "Cora" is a poignant work of social realism by Ruth Suckow that explores the evolving role of women in the early 20th-century American Midwest. The novel follows Cora Schwietert, an ambitious and determined young woman from a hardworking German-American family in a small Iowa town. As Cora strives for economic independence and a life beyond the limitations of her upbringing, she navigates the complexities of family duty, romantic disappointment, and the transition from rural traditions to the bustling urban environment of the city.Suckow's masterful prose provides a detailed look at the social fabric of the period, capturing the quiet struggles and triumphs of a woman seeking her own place in a rapidly changing world. Through its nuanced exploration of character and setting, "Cora" remains a significant contribution to regional American literature, offering a timeless reflection on the pursuit of self-fulfillment and the enduring ties of kinship. This work highlights the tension between individual desire and social expectation, marking Suckow as a premier voice of the American heartland.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781025576442
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Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. "Cora" is a poignant work of social realism by Ruth Suckow that explores the evolving role of women in the early 20th-century American Midwest. The novel follows Cora Schwietert, an ambitious and determined young woman from a hardworking German-American family in a small Iowa town. As Cora strives for economic independence and a life beyond the limitations of her upbringing, she navigates the complexities of family duty, romantic disappointment, and the transition from rural traditions to the bustling urban environment of the city.Suckow's masterful prose provides a detailed look at the social fabric of the period, capturing the quiet struggles and triumphs of a woman seeking her own place in a rapidly changing world. Through its nuanced exploration of character and setting, "Cora" remains a significant contribution to regional American literature, offering a timeless reflection on the pursuit of self-fulfillment and the enduring ties of kinship. This work highlights the tension between individual desire and social expectation, marking Suckow as a premier voice of the American heartland.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781025576442
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