The Professor's House is a 1925 novel by Willa Cather. It tells the story of Godfrey St. Peter, a retired professor living in a small town in the Midwest. He is struggling to come to terms with his past and his present, and to find a sense of purpose in his life. The novel follows Godfrey as he reflects on his life and his relationships with his family, his students, and his colleagues. He is haunted by the memory of his beloved daughter, who died young, and by his failed marriage. He also struggles to find a place for himself in the modern world, as he is increasingly out of touch with the changing times. The novel is a meditation on the nature of life, death, and the passage of time. It is a poignant exploration of the human condition, and of the power of memory and nostalgia.
By Willa Cather · First published 1925 · Genre: Realistic Fiction, Literary Fiction, Regional Fiction · 29 chapters