A Lost Lady

"A Lost Lady" is a novella by Willa Cather, published in 1923. It tells the story of Marian Forrester, a once-vibrant woman living in a frontier town in the early 20th century. The narrative, told through the eyes of a young man named Neil, explores themes of lost ideals, change, and the passage of time. As the story unfolds, we see Marian's decline, reflecting both personal and societal transformations. Cather's work highlights the complexities of human relationships and the bittersweet nature of nostalgia, capturing the essence of a fading American West.