Paul's Case

"Paul's Case," first published in 1905 as part of Willa Cather's debut story collection, "The Troll Garden," captures the challenges faced by youthful artists in a commercial society. Gaining national attention after its publication in McClure's magazine, the story delves into the perils of art and the complexities surrounding artistic aspiration. It was later reprinted in 1920 by Alfred Knopf in "Youth and the Bright Medusa."