Young And The Bright Medusa, is a collection of short stories, written by Willa Cather between 1905 and 1920 in a number of magazines. The contrast and tension between artists, or anyone who in some way aspired to the "art life, " and the rest of society, was the central issue. Ms. Cather was undoubtedly a talented author, and practically every one of her stories contains a gem-like passage. The majority of the stories in this book are set in New York City and Boston, and they are mainly about artists – musicians, authors, and sculptors. The book is a collection of short stories by Cather that explores a common theme—the struggles of the artistic temperament in a commercial world—through utilizing opera divas, daydreaming teenagers, and teary-eyed spinsters. To read this unique work by Ms Cather, readers should go though the Young and The Bright Medusa!