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WIL1A CATHER S SPIRITUAL QUEST NOVELS

After 1945 American Fiction has widely proliferated and explored a vast number of subjects and has reflected / reacted to the complexities of a technological society. Viewed against this Willa Gather stands out in sharp contrast both thematically and linguistically. Dr. Thomas writes with clarity and supports his arguments with appropriate evidence. He correctly concludes that she was no stern, denouncing preacher and his balanced outlook brings a fresh appraisal of Willa Cather.

Dr. Richard Dutt, Allahabad

The work of Dr. Thomas is a valuable contribution to Willa Cather study and evaluation. He has penetratingly studied and judiciously evaluated the novels of W illa Cather and convincingly brought out the religious and traditional content in her novels. The study reveals the author’s acumen for independent critical ev aluation and judgment.

Dr. B.B. Jain, Agra
Dr. Thomas Mathew Pothanamuzhi born at Avoly, in the District of Ernakulam, Kerala, India is presently Lecturer in the Department of English, Nirmala College, Muvattupuzha. He pursuedhis studies atMadrasChristianCollege,Tambaram,and obtained MPhil degree from the University of Madras. He has his PhD from B.R.Ambedkar University, U.P., India.

CONTENTS

PREFACE

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS INTRODUCTION

CHAPTERI

The Author and her Milieu

CHAPTER II

Beliefs and Traditions

CHAPTER III

Transplantation of Catholicism and French Culture in the New World

CHAPTER IV

Church Leadership for Fostering Faith and Culture

CHAPTERV

Family as Promoter of Faith and Tradition

CHAPTER VI

Cathedral and Rock as Symbols of Faith and Tradition

General Conclusion Works Cited BIBLIOGRAPHY INDEX