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Book Synopsis The Cowboy Legend by : John Jennings
Download or read book The Cowboy Legend written by John Jennings and published by West. This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Annotation Before Owen Wister's publication of The Virginian in 1902, the image of the cowboy was essentially that of the dime novel. This title details the evidence that Everett Johnson a cowboy from Virginia who had been a friend of Wister's in Wyoming in the 1880s, was the initial and prime inspiration for Wister's cowboy.
Download or read book Red Men and White written by Owen Wister and published by . This book was released on 1895 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Romney written by James A. Butler and published by Penn State Press. This book was released on 2001-09-01 with total page 317 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Owen Wister is known to most Americans as the creator of the heroic cowboy in The Virginian (1902). Despite his success as a Western novelist, Wister's failure to write about his native city of Philadelphia has been lamented by many for the loss of a literary "might-have-been." If only, sighed Wister's contemporary Elizabeth Robins Pennell in 1914, the novelist could understand that Philadelphia was as good a subject as the Wild West. Hence the surprise when James Butler uncovered a substantial fragment of a Philadelphia novel, which Wister intended to call Romney. Here, published for the first time, is the complete fragment of Romney together with two of his other unpublished Philadelphia works. Even in its incomplete state—nearly fifty thousand words—Romney is Wister's longest piece of fiction after The Virginian and Lady Baltimore. Writing at the express command of his friend Theodore Roosevelt, Wister set Romney in Philadelphia (called Monopolis in the novel) during the 1880s, when, as he saw it, the city was passing from the old to a new order. The hero of the story, Romney, is a man of "no social position" who nonetheless rises to the top because he has superior ability. It is thus a novel about the possibilities for meaningful social change in a democracy. Although, alas, the story breaks off before the birth of Romney, Wister gives us much to savor in the existing thirteen chapters. We are treated to delightful scenes at the Bryn Mawr train station, the Bellevue Hotel, and Independence Square, which yield brilliant insights into life on the Main Line, the power of the Pennsylvania Railroad, and the insidious effects of political corruption. Wister's acute analysis in Romney of what differentiates Philadelphia and Boston upper classes is remarkably similar to, but anticipates by more than half a century, the classic study by E. Digby Baltzell in Puritan Boston and Quaker Philadelphia (1979). Like Baltzell, Wister analyzes the urban aristocracy of Boston and Philadelphia, finding in Boston a Puritan drive for achievement and civic service but in Philadelphia a Quaker preference for toleration and moderation, all too often leading to acquiescence and stagnation. Romney is undoubtedly the best fictional portrayal of "Gilded Age" Philadelphia, brilliantly capturing Wister's vision of old-money, aristocratic society gasping its last before the onrushing vulgarity of the nouveaux riches. It is a novel of manners that does for Philadelphia what Edith Wharton and John Marquand have done for New York and Boston.
Download or read book Classic Westerns written by Owen Wister and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2017-10-01 with total page 1634 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover six classic novels as you follow the footsteps of the trailblazers who settled the American West. As the American West opened up to settlers after the Civil War, people were eager for tales of great adventures, endless possibilities, and the pioneering spirit. Classic Westerns is a collection of six novels that captured this sense of exploration and brought the rugged landscape into the homes of readers everywhere. These novels—The Virginian by Owen Wister, O Pioneers! by Willa Cather, The Lone Star Ranger and The Mysterious Rider by Zane Grey, and Gunman’s Reckoning and The Untamed by Max Brand—tell of life on the open plains, in dusty outposts, and alongside majestic mountain ranges that rose to greet travelers who ventured forth into the unexplored country to find their destinies.
Book Synopsis West of Everything by : Jane Tompkins
Download or read book West of Everything written by Jane Tompkins and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 1993-04-29 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A leading figure in the debate over the literary canon, Jane Tompkins was one of the first to point to the ongoing relevance of popular women's fiction in the 19th century, long overlooked or scorned by literary critics. Now, in West of Everything, Tompkins shows how popular novels and films of the American west have shaped the emotional lives of people in our time. Into this world full of violence and manly courage, the world of John Wayne and Louis L'Amour, Tompkins takes her readers, letting them feel what the hero feels, endure what he endures. Writing with sympathy, insight, and respect, she probes the main elements of the Western--its preoccupation with death, its barren landscapes, galloping horses, hard-bitten men and marginalized women--revealing the view of reality and code of behavior these features contain. She considers the Western hero's attraction to pain, his fear of women and language, his desire to dominate the environment--and to merge with it. In fact, Tompkins argues, for better or worse Westerns have taught us all--men especially--how to behave. It was as a reaction against popular women's novels and women's invasion of the public sphere that Westerns originated, Tompkins maintains. With Westerns, men were reclaiming cultural territory, countering the inwardness, spirituality, and domesticity of the sentimental writers, with a rough and tumble, secular, man-centered world. Tompkins brings these insights to bear in considering film classics such as Red River and Lonely Are the Brave, and novels such as Louis L'Amour's Last of the Breed and Owen Wister's The Virginian. In one of the most moving chapters (chosen for Best American Essays of 1991), Ttompkins shows how the life of Buffalo Bill Cody, killer of Native Americans and charismatic star of the Wild West show, evokes the contradictory feelings which the Western typically elicits--horror and fascination with violence, but also love and respect for the romantic ideal of the cowboy. Whether interpreting a photograph of John Wayne of meditating on the slaughter of cattle, Jane Tompkins writes with humor, compassion, and a provocative intellect. Her book will appeak to many Americans who read or watch Westerns, and to all those interested in a serious approach to popular culture.
Download or read book Lady Baltimore written by Owen Wister and published by J.S. Sanders Books. This book was released on 1992-09-15 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The classic novel of post-Civil War Charleston life, a portrayal of the process of healing the wounds of war through reconciliation between Northerners and Southerners on a personal, not political, level. Southern Classics Series.
Download or read book Roosevelt written by Owen Wister and published by . This book was released on 1978-06 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Owen Wister written by Darwin Payne and published by U of Nebraska Press. This book was released on 2011-10-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published: Dallas, Tex.: Southern Methodist University Press, 1985.
Book Synopsis Five Thousand Years of Slavery by : Marjorie Gann
Download or read book Five Thousand Years of Slavery written by Marjorie Gann and published by Tundra Books. This book was released on 2012-02-21 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When they were too impoverished to raise their families, ancient Sumerians sold their children into bondage. Slave women in Rome faced never-ending household drudgery. The ninth-century Zanj were transported from East Africa to work the salt marshes of Iraq. Cotton pickers worked under terrible duress in the American South. Ancient history? Tragically, no. In our time, slavery wears many faces. James Kofi Annan's parents in Ghana sold him because they could not feed him. Beatrice Fernando had to work almost around the clock in Lebanon. Julia Gabriel was trafficked from Arizona to the cucumber fields of South Carolina. Five Thousand Years of Slavery provides the suspense and emotional engagement of a great novel. It is an excellent resource with its comprehensive historical narrative, firsthand accounts, maps, archival photos, paintings and posters, an index, and suggestions for further reading. Much more than a reference work, it is a brilliant exploration of the worst - and the best - in human society.
Book Synopsis The Eastern Establishment and the Western Experience by : G. Edward White
Download or read book The Eastern Establishment and the Western Experience written by G. Edward White and published by University of Texas Press. This book was released on 1989-07-01 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Looks at how Remington, Roosevelt, and Wister popularized an idealized image of the West and Western values
Book Synopsis Reading The Virginian in the New West by : Melody Graulich
Download or read book Reading The Virginian in the New West written by Melody Graulich and published by U of Nebraska Press. This book was released on 2003-01-01 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although the origins of the western are as old as colonial westward expansion, it was Owen Wister?s novel The Virginian, published in 1902, that established most of the now-familiar conventions of the genre. On the heels of the classic western?s centennial, this collection of essays both re-examines the text of The Virginian and uses Wister?s novel as a lens for studying what the next century of western writing and reading will bring. The contributors address Wister?s life and travels, the novel?s influence on and handling of gender and race issues, and its illustrations and various retellings on stage, film, and television as points of departure for speculations about the ?new West??as indeed Wister himself does at the end of the novel. ø The contributors reconsider the novel?s textual complexity and investigate The Virginian's role in American literary and cultural history. Together their essays represent a new western literary studies, comparable to the new western history.
Book Synopsis The Jimmy john Boss And Other Stories by : Owen Wister
Download or read book The Jimmy john Boss And Other Stories written by Owen Wister and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2023-08-01 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Jimmy John Boss and Other Stories" by Owen Wister is a captivating collection of short stories that delve into the essence of the American West during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Through a series of vivid and compelling narratives, Wister provides readers with a glimpse into the lives of cowboys, ranchers, and pioneers, capturing the spirit of the frontier. The titular story, 'The Jimmy John Boss,' introduces readers to Jimmy John, an enigmatic cowboy who becomes an unexpected hero. In addition to this central story, the collection includes other enthralling tales that explore themes of love, loss, honor, and the harsh realities of life on the frontier. Wister's rich descriptions bring the landscapes and characters to life, immersing readers in a bygone era where self-reliance and perseverance were paramount. The author's is a literary journey that transports readers back in time, offering a glimpse into the challenges, triumphs, and the indomitable human spirit that defined the American West.
Book Synopsis THE VIRGINIAN - A Horseman of the Plains (Western Classic) by : Owen Wister
Download or read book THE VIRGINIAN - A Horseman of the Plains (Western Classic) written by Owen Wister and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2024-01-13 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Owen Wister's 'The Virginian - A Horseman of the Plains' is a quintessential Western classic that captures the essence of the American frontier with its vivid portrayal of cowboys, outlaws, and lawmen. Wister's prose style is marked by its rich descriptions and realistic dialogue, giving readers a sense of the rugged landscape and the tough characters who populate it. The novel's themes of honor, loyalty, and justice resonate throughout, making it a timeless tale of the Wild West. Set in the late 19th century, 'The Virginian' reflects the societal changes and challenges of the time, offering a glimpse into the cultural values and conflicts of the era. Wister's attention to detail and his deep understanding of Western folklore make this book a must-read for anyone interested in the genre. Owen Wister, a Harvard-educated writer and historian, drew inspiration for 'The Virginian' from his own experiences in the American West. His keen observations and personal connections to the region bring an authenticity to the story that is unmatched in Western literature. Wister's passion for the West shines through in his writing, making him a pioneer in the genre. I highly recommend 'The Virginian - A Horseman of the Plains' to readers who enjoy classic Westerns, as well as those interested in American history and literature. Wister's masterful storytelling and vivid characters will transport you to a bygone era of cowboys and shootouts, leaving you eager to explore more of his work.
Book Synopsis Owen Wister and the West by : Gary Scharnhorst
Download or read book Owen Wister and the West written by Gary Scharnhorst and published by University of Oklahoma Press. This book was released on 2015-03-16 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Westerns are rarely only about the West. From the works of James Fenimore Cooper to Gary Cooper, stories set in the American West have served as vehicles for topical commentary. More than any other pioneer of the genre, Owen Wister turned the Western into a form of social and political critique, touching on such issues as race, the environment, women’s rights, and immigration. In Owen Wister and the West, a biographical-literary account of Wister’s life and writings, Gary Scharnhorst shows how the West shaped Wister’s career and ideas, even as he lived and worked in the East. The Virginian, Wister’s claim to literary fame, was published in 1902, but his writing career actually began in 1891 and continued for twenty-five years after the publication of his masterpiece. Scharnhorst traces Wister’s western connections up to and through the publication of The Virginian and shows that the author remained deeply connected to the American West until his death in 1938. Like his Harvard friend Theodore Roosevelt, Wister was the sickly scion of an eastern family who recuperated in the West before returning to his home and inherited social position. His life story is punctuated with appearances by such contemporaries as Frederic Remington, Rudyard Kipling, and Ernest Hemingway. Scharnhorst thoroughly discusses Wister’s experiences in the West, including a detailed chronology of his travels and the writings that grew out of them. He offers numerous insights into Wister’s adroit use of sources, and provides revealing comparisons between Wister’s western works and the writings of other authors treating the same region. The West, Scharnhorst shows, was the crucible in which Wister tested and expressed his political opinions, most of them startlingly conservative by present standards. Yet The Virginian remains the template for the western novel today. More than any other Western writer of the past century and a half, Wister's career merits resurrection.
Book Synopsis The West of Owen Wister by : Owen Wister
Download or read book The West of Owen Wister written by Owen Wister and published by . This book was released on 1972 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bibliographical note (p. xvi-xvii).--Hank's woman.--Little Big Horn medicine.--The second Missouri compromise.--A pilgrim on the Gila.--Padre Ignazio.--Napoleon Shave-Tail.
Book Synopsis Neighbors Henceforth by : Owen Wister
Download or read book Neighbors Henceforth written by Owen Wister and published by New York, Macmillan. This book was released on 1922 with total page 462 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Illustrations of Frederic Remington by : Frederic Remington
Download or read book The Illustrations of Frederic Remington written by Frederic Remington and published by Crown Publishing Group (NY). This book was released on 1970 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Represents the surprising range of illustrations of Frederic Remington, celebrated painter and historian of the American West.
