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Alexander's Bridge
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781022908468
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 72
Weight: 0.25
Height: 0.15 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Two poignant narratives from the early 20th century explore the fragility of life and the enduring power of human connection. Alexander's Bridge by Willa Cather delves into the world of engineering and the personal cost of ambition, subtly examining the stresses placed upon marriage. This literary work considers the metaphorical and literal significance of bridges, contrasting innovative design with personal tragedy.
Paired with Cather's timeless story is The Barrel Organ by Alfred Noyes, a work of fiction with humorous touches. Together, these short stories offer a compelling look at architecture, relationships, and the echoes of the past. Prepared for print republication, this volume presents these significant works in a quality edition, allowing readers to experience the nuances and insights that made these stories classics.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 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.
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.
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