Philip Freneau Books

For some unfathomed reason, Phillip Freneau is unknown in modern America. He was the single most important poet of revolutionary America, an unabashed proponent of freedom, and a brilliant chronicler of early America. Those who study American history are negligent if they do not include Freneau in their studies. His poetry is amazingly brilliant and the life studies of the evolving American citizen are wonderful. This particular book includes most of his best works, but there are other works of Freneau's worth perusing,also. Take the time to discover Freneau (and Washington Irving) and get acquainted with America's origins.

A fabulous book. It must be brought back into print. It inspired my July 4 Walking tours of Lower Manhattan. Even though I disagree with statements at the end about General Horatio Gates, it is absolutely first class.
James S. Kaplan

Willa Cather's "One of Ours" is a wonderful book that I enjoyed reading again --- the first time was perhaps 40 years ago --- and in fact I got more from it this time around. I disagree with the criticisms in other reviews leveled against the war scenes. My father served in the trenches in WWI, and he felt this novel was surprisingly authentic. That WAS a different time, and people --- justifyably or not --- WERE more idealistic then.
It is unfortunate that this edition by the Aegypan Press is so poor. It is filled with typos --- they even call the hero "Clause" twice on one page. (His name was Claude.) Also, they could have spent a dime or two and included a short history of this novel; when it was written, the fact that it won a Pulitzer, etc., etc. That might just be of interest to readers less familiar with Cather's work.

WILLA CATHER HAS A UNIQUE WAY OF USING OLD WORLD PROSE IN HER DESCRIPTIONS OF EARLY AMERICAN LIFE. THIS IS A COMPELLING STORY OF LIFE IN THE NEBRASKA FARM COUNTRY AT THE TURN OF THE CENTURY. HER CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT IS VERY RICH IN THAT SHE SUBLIMBLY WEAVES THE LIFE OF CLAUDE HER MAIN CHARACTER THROUGH HIS YOUTH. IT IS AN IMPORTANT WORK BECAUSE CATHER REMINDS US OF HOW IMPORTANT COURAGE IS, AND THAT MORAL, SPIRITUAL AND ETHICAL LIFE WAS AND STILL IS IMPORTANT. A FAST READ.

Numerous typo errors. Don't think anyone proof read the text. This is definitely not the copy one should buy. No introductory essay or comments.

Man oh man...the description of Claude and Enid's wedding night and "marriage" is timeless!

Nothing can compare with Cather's O, PIONEERS, or even her SONG OF THE LARK, but this book is pretty darn close. The writing is the same--good--as in her other books, but the one thing I DID like better about ONE OF OURS is the fact that it explores a more psychological aspect of the main character---especially that of someone during the WWI period. As with all Cather's books, they are crafted well. A few may find her a little too wordy, but consider that these were written in a time when there was no TV, few movies, and barely any radio. It's what people wanted back then.