The Professor's House

"The Professor's House" is a novel by Willa Cather, published in 1925. It follows Professor Godfrey St. Peter, who grapples with personal and existential challenges as he relocates to a new home. The narrative contrasts his past life, marked by academic success and familial relationships, with his current dissatisfaction and sense of loss. Central themes include the conflict between progress and nostalgia, the search for identity, and the impact of change on personal values. Cather’s nuanced character exploration invites readers to reflect on the complexities of human experience and the passage of time.