50 WESTERNS (Vol. 2) is a monumental anthology that traverses the rugged landscapes of American literature, encapsulating the essence and evolution of the Western genre. From the heroic narratives of the frontier to the nuanced explorations of cultural encounters and conflicts, this collection showcases a multitude of voices and stylistic approaches. It features an array of pivotal works that critically examine the mythos of the American West and its multifarious representations, illustrating a tapestry of stories where the interplay of adventure, morality, and identity are vividly depicted across varying periods and geographical settings. The contributors to this volume, including pioneers like Willa Cather and James Fenimore Cooper alongside icons like Zane Grey and Edgar Rice Burroughs, bring an eclectic mix of backgrounds and experiences that enrich the overarching theme. Their works, often seen as cornerstones in Western literature, help align this collection with significant cultural and literary movements, offering readers a comprehensive insight into the evolution of Western narratives and their impact on American identity and heritage. This amalgamation of historical narratives and literary craftsmanship delivers a profound exploration of the socio-political fabric of past eras. 50 WESTERNS (Vol. 2) comes highly recommended for those who cherish literary diversity and are keen to embark on a journey through the annals of American frontier tales. Compiling such a breadth of perspectives and literary forms, the anthology serves not only as a cornerstone for academic discussion but also as a vibrant source of entertainment and reflection for enthusiasts of historical and cultural studies. This volume promises to enrich one's understanding of American literature and offers a unique opportunity to engage with the voices that have shaped the Western genre's enduring legacy.
50 WESTERNS (Vol. 2) : Ride Proud Rebel, Winnetou, The Two-Gun Man, The Last of the Mohicans, The Outcasts of Poker Flat, Heart of the West...
Authors:
- Andre Norton
- Zane Grey
- Karl May
- Edgar Rice Burroughs
- Max Brand
- Owen Wister
- James Fenimore Cooper
- B. M. Bower
- J. Allan Dunn
- Robert E. Howard
- Bret Harte
- O. Henry
- Emerson Hough
- Willa Cather
- Andy Adams
- Charles Alden Seltzer
- Jackson Gregory
- Frank H. Spearman
- Charles Siringo
- Grace Livingston Hill
- Robert W. Chambers
- Frederic Remington
- Frederic Homer Balch
- Dane Coolidge
Format:
Duration:
- 8302 pages
Language:
English
- 643 books
Zane Grey
Zane Grey (1872–1939) was one of the United States' most popular writers of western fiction. His best-selling book was Riders of the Purple Sage, published in 1912.
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Edgar Rice Burroughs
Edgar Rice Burroughs (1875–1950) is best known for his creation of Tarzan of the jungle and of the heroic John Carter who adventured on Mars, although he is also the author of many other novels in a range of genres.
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Max Brand
Max Brand is a pseudonym for Frederick Schiller Faust, an author known primarily for his Western stories
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Owen Wister
Owen Wister (1860–1938) was an American writer and is considered the father of Western fiction. He is best remembered for his novel The Virginian, although he never wrote about the West afterwards.
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James Fenimore Cooper
James Fenimore Cooper (1789–1851) was a prolific and popular nineteenth century American writer who wrote historical fiction of frontier and Native American life. He is best remembered for the Leatherstocking Tales, one of which was The Last of the Mohicans.
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O. Henry
William Sydney Porter—later to be known as O. Henry—was born in North Carolina in 1862. Known for his surprise endings and ability to capture the hope and pathos of ordinary people, Henry is best remembered for his stories about New York City. The Gift of the Magi was written in 1906, four years before his death.
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Willa Cather
Willa Sibert Cather was an American writer who achieved recognition for her novels of frontier life on the Great Plains, including O Pioneers!, The Song of the Lark, and My Ántonia. In 1923 she was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for One of Ours, a novel set during World War I. Cather grew up in Virginia and Nebraska, and graduated from the University of Nebraska Lincoln. She lived and worked in Pittsburgh for ten years, supporting herself as a magazine editor and high school English teacher. At the age of 33 she moved to New York City, though she also traveled widely and spent considerable time at her summer residence in Grand Manan, New Brunswick.
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Robert W. Chambers
Robert W. Chambers (1865-1933) was an American writer of novels and short stories in the genres of weird fiction, horror, science-fiction, fantasy, and romantic fiction. He is best known for The King in Yellow, a short story collection published in 1895.
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