In "Lucy Gayheart," Willa Cather intricately weaves a coming-of-age narrative set against the evocative backdrop of early 20th-century America. The novel follows the life of Lucy, a spirited young woman in the small Midwestern town of Haverford, whose aspirations to become a classical pianist lead her on a poignant journey of self-discovery and heartbreak. Cather's lyrical prose beautifully captur...