A Gold Slipper

""A Gold Slipper"" is a short story written by Willa Cather, an American author known for her works on the American frontier. The story revolves around a young girl named Maria who works as a maid for a wealthy family in New York City. One day, Maria discovers a gold slipper left behind by one of the family's guests. She becomes infatuated with the idea of finding the owner of the slipper and becoming a part of their glamorous world. Maria's obsession with the slipper leads her down a path of deception and ultimately reveals the harsh realities of class divisions in society. Cather's writing style is characterized by her vivid descriptions of characters and settings, and her ability to capture the complexities of human relationships. ""A Gold Slipper"" is a poignant tale that explores themes of social mobility, identity, and the pursuit of happiness.THIS 36 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Youth and the Bright Medusa, by Willa Cather. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417917318.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.