Paul's Case

Paul's Case

by Willa Cather
Paul's Case

Paul's Case

by Willa Cather

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Overview

Paul's Case is a short story written by the American author Willa Cather. It tells the story of a young man named Paul who lives in Pittsburgh and dreams of a life of luxury and extravagance. Despite his mediocre job as an usher at a theater, Paul spends his time indulging in his fantasies and daydreams, often neglecting his responsibilities and relationships.As Paul's behavior becomes increasingly erratic and his obsession with wealth and status consumes him, he becomes more and more isolated from those around him. When he is finally confronted by his father and teachers, Paul decides to take drastic measures to escape his mundane life and pursue his dreams.The story explores themes of alienation, the pursuit of happiness, and the dangers of living solely in one's imagination. Cather's vivid descriptions of Paul's inner world and his surroundings paint a vivid portrait of a young man struggling to find his place in the world.THIS 42 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Youth and the Bright Medusa, by Willa Cather. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417917318.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781425478599
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing Company
Publication date: 12/08/2005
Pages: 48
Product dimensions: 8.25(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.10(d)

About the Author

About The Author
Willa Cather (1873-1947) was born in Virginia and raised on the Nebraska prairie. She worked as a newspaper writer, teacher, and managing editor of McClure's magazine. In addition to My Ántonia, her books include O Pioneers! (1913) and The Professor's House. She was awarded the Pulitzer Prize in 1923 for One of Ours.

Date of Birth:

December 7, 1873

Date of Death:

April 27, 1947

Place of Birth:

Winchester, Virginia

Place of Death:

New York, New York

Education:

B.A., University of Nebraska, 1895
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