Download or read book The Virginian the Original Classic Western Novel written by Owen Wister and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-03-31 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A strong, silent stranger rides into the lawless lands of the western frontier, battles horse thieves, deals with unyielding scoundrels, and wins the heart of a schoolmarm. Owen Wister's 1902 classic, the first great novel of the American West, is rich in moral drama and vernacular wit. His hero, like knights of old, lives by an enduring code of chivalry and is governed by quiet courage and a deep sense of honor.
Download or read book THE VIRGINIAN Western Classic written by Owen Wister and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-06 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This classic describes the life of a cowboy who is a natural aristocrat, set against a highly mythologized version of the Johnson County War and taking the side of the large land owners. The Virginian paved the way for many more westerns by such authors as Zane Grey, Louis L'Amour, and several others. Owen Wister (1860-1938) was an American writer and "father" of western fiction. When he started writing, he naturally inclined towards fiction set on the western frontier. Wister's most famous work remains the novel The Virginian.
Download or read book THE VIRGINIAN Western Classic written by Owen Wister and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2017-05-29 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This classic describes the life of a cowboy who is a natural aristocrat, set against a highly mythologized version of the Johnson County War and taking the side of the large land owners. The Virginian paved the way for many more westerns by such authors as Zane Grey, Louis L'Amour, and several others. Owen Wister (1860-1938) was an American writer and "father" of western fiction. When he started writing, he naturally inclined towards fiction set on the western frontier. Wister's most famous work remains the novel The Virginian.
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.
Download or read book The Virginian written by Owen Wister and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on 1902 with total page 562 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Virginian written by Owen Wister and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2023-10-01 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: He is the Virginian-the first fully realized cowboy hero in American literature, a near-mythic figure whose idealized image has profoundly influenced our national consciousness. This enduring work of fiction marks the birth of a legend that lives with us still.
Download or read book The Virginian written by Owen Wister and published by The Floating Press. This book was released on 2012-01-01 with total page 485 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This groundbreaking novel is considered by many to be one of the most important early entries in the western genre. Recounting in rich detail the daily life of a foreman on a vast ranch in Wyoming, this gripping tale has sparked imaginations for more than a century, inspiring at least six film and television versions.
Download or read book The Virginian written by Owen Wister and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-11-13 with total page 339 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This classic describes the life of a cowboy who is a natural aristocrat, set against a highly mythologized version of the Johnson County War and taking the side of the large land owners. The Virginian paved the way for many more westerns by such authors as Zane Grey, Louis L'Amour, and several others. Owen Wister (1860-1938) was an American writer and "father" of western fiction. When he started writing, he naturally inclined towards fiction set on the western frontier. Wister's most famous work remains the novel The Virginian.
Download or read book The Virginian written by Owen Wister and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-08-10 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Virginian: A Horseman of the Plains By Owen Wister The first of its kind, Wister's The Virginian is a prototypical western novel that has inspired readers and authors for over a century. Detailing the exploits of a gunslinger known solely as the Virginian, Wister's novel introduced readers to a number of western motifs that are taken for granted in western fiction today. This is a must-read for any fan of the western genre. We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public. The aim of our publishing program is to facilitate rapid access to this vast reservoir of literature, and our view is that this is a significant literary work, which deserves to be brought back into print after many decades. The contents of the vast majority of titles in the Classic Library have been scanned from the original works. To ensure a high quality product, each title has been meticulously hand curated by our staff. Our philosophy has been guided by a desire to provide the reader with a book that is as close as possible to ownership of the original work. We hope that you will enjoy this wonderful classic work, and that for you it becomes an enriching experience.
Download or read book The Virginian Summit Classic Collector Editions written by Owen Wister and published by . This book was released on 2013-03-23 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collector-quality edition includes the complete text of Owen Wister's classic tale of life on a Wyoming cattle ranch in the closing days of the American West of the cowboy in a freshly edited and newly typeset edition, together with an original, detailed biography of author Owen Wister and an introductory note discussing the enduring significance of this work. With a generous 6"x9" page size, this Summit Classic edition is printed on heavyweight bright white paper with a fully laminated cover featuring an original full color design. Page headers, a modern easy-to-read font and page design that evokes the classic values of traditional book publishing exemplify the attention to detail given this volume. Published in 1902, "The Virginian" is widely regarded as the first true modern novel in the "western" genre, paving the way for countless tales of the cowboys of the American west. Unlike the dime novels that preceded it, "The Virginian" involved complex characters and social themes, and while the tale includes plenty of action its portrayal of life in the west goes well beyond the dime novel cliches of smoke-filled saloons and showdowns in the dusty streets. The story opens with a meeting in Medicine Bow between the main character and the narrator, newly arrived in Wyoming from the east. Neither character is ever identified by name, but the Virginian and the Tenderfoot become friends as the Virginian guides the newcomer along the nearly 300 mile trek to Judge Henry's ranch in Sunk Creek, with the Tenderfoot discovering that life in the west is not what he expected. The novel revolves around the Virginian and the life he leads, with major storylines involving his conflict with Trampas, who becomes a bitter enemy, and his romance with Molly Stark Wood, a pretty schoolteacher from a socially prominent eastern family. A major scene is the hanging of an admitted rustler and friend. The Virginian participates as a matter of necessity, but the event gives rise to the moral and emotional center of the story while allowing the author to comment on what he sees as the lack of governmental authority exercised by inept and corrupt offcials in the developing west. A tale of action, hatred, friendship, love, revenge and honor, the story follows the Virginian from his days as an assistant foreman to his ultimate success as a rancher, emphasizing his honesty and integrity, his fairness in dealing with others and the strength of character that allows him to stand out in the rough-and-tumble life of the closing years of the wild west of the cowboys. Owen Wister (1860-1938) was born to a socially prominent and wealthy family in the Germantown neighborhood of Philadelphia. Wister attended schools in Switzerland and Britain and graduated from Harvard, where he was a classmate and friend of Theodore Roosevelt, in 1882. He studied music in Paris for two years before taking a position at a New York bank and then practicing law in Philadelphia. Wister spent several summers traveling in the American west,where he befriended Frederic Remington and became enamored of the culture and lore of the region. Wister wrote several novels, a number of nonfiction books, a large number of short stories and essays, and several unpublished plays. Wister is considered the father of western fiction, and "The Virginian" is his only work still widely known today.
Download or read book The Virginian written by Owen Wister and published by . This book was released on 1902 with total page 560 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Virginian written by Owen WISTER and published by Lyons Press. This book was released on 2021-10 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Considered the greatest western of all time-- "When you call me that, smile!" finds its origins in the book--this classic tells the story of the Wyoming ranch foreman known only as the Virginian, his courtship of school teacher Molly Wood, and his encounters with the murdering cattle rustler, Trampas. Made into a feature film no less than five times since it was first published in 1902, The Virginian was voted by the Western American Writers in 1977 as the greatest western novel of all time.
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.
Download or read book The Virginian written by Owen Wister and published by SeaWolf Press. This book was released on 2020-09-07 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Virginian: A Horseman of the Plains is a 1902 novel by the American author Owen Wister set in Wyoming Territory during the 1880's. It describes the life of a cowboy on a cattle ranch and is considered the first true fictional western ever written, aside from short stories and pulp dime novels. The Virginian paved the way for many more westerns by such authors as Zane Grey, Louis L'Amour and several others. The Virginian is a ranch hand at the Sunk Creek Ranch, located outside of Medicine Bow, Wyoming. He is always referred to as the Virginian, and no name is mentioned throughout the story.
Download or read book The Best American Essays 2020 written by Andr Aciman and published by Mariner Books. This book was released on 2020-10-06 with total page 333 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Compiles the best literary essays of the year 2019 which were originally published in American periodicals.
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 The Virginian Jovian Press written by Owen Wister and published by . This book was released on 2017-06-10 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A strong, silent stranger rides into the lawless lands of the western frontier, battles horse thieves, deals with unyielding scoundrels, and wins the heart of a schoolmarm. Owen Wister's 1902 classic - the first great novel of the American West - is rich in moral drama and vernacular wit. His hero - like knights of old - lives by an enduring code of chivalry and is governed by quiet courage and a deep sense of honor.Set in the vast Wyoming territory, this masterpiece helped establish the code of the West and its stereotypical characters: the genteel but brave, white-hatted cowboy, the pretty spinster from back East, and villains beyond redemption. The novel is also on record for incorporating the first known "shootout" in American literature.
