Patience Sparhawk and Her Times

In "Patience Sparhawk and Her Times," Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton crafts a poignant exploration of female identity against the backdrop of the changing American West at the turn of the 20th century. The novel employs a rich, descriptive literary style that blends realism with psychological insight, delving into the complexities of its protagonist, Patience Sparhawk. Atherton weaves a tapestry ...