My Antonia

Set in rural Nebraska, the narrative follows immigrant families, particularly the Bohemian Shimerdas, as they seek new beginnings in America. The story is told through Jim Burden, who arrives in Black Hawk to live with his grandparents after losing his parents. His complex feelings for Ántonia, the Shimerdas' eldest daughter, shape the reader's perspective on her life, highlighting her struggles and triumphs as they navigate the challenges of their new environment.