Focusing on accessibility, this publication is a reproduction of a historical work presented in large print format. It aims to enhance the reading experience for individuals with impaired vision, reflecting the commitment of the Megali publishing house to make literature more inclusive and easier to read.
Owen Wister Book order (chronological)
July 14, 1860 – July 21, 1938
Owen Wister is renowned for his evocative depictions of the American West, drawing deeply from his personal experiences and fascination with the region's culture and landscapes. His writing often ventures into a mythologized version of the frontier, exploring themes central to early American settlers and cowboys. Wister masterfully crafts characters and settings, immersing readers in the unique atmosphere and lore of the West. His novels helped define the Western genre and left an indelible mark on American literature.
The Virginian
- 150 pages
- 6 hours of reading
First published in 1902, The Virginian is the influential tale of cowpunchers of the Wyoming cattle country during the exciting 1870s and '80s. Rich in atmosphere and vernacular humour, the story is dominated by the romance between a handsome, heroic `Virginian' and Molly Wood, a pretty schoolteacher from Vermont. This edition includes Wister's neglected essay, `The Evolution of the Cow-Puncher' (1895), a revealing companion to a novel that has disturbing undercurrents.
Virginian + Trampas
Geier über der Schlucht
Virginian und Trampas 1
- 138 pages
- 5 hours of reading
Každá cowboy ve svém životě má slabou stránku, která ho stojí svobodu... To má též hrdina tohoto románu, ale proto se on nermoutí, jedná stále tak jako dříve a jeho životní příběh je stále hrdinný. Příroda je mu domovem i přítelem a obrostlé stráně šalvějí jsou jeho krásnýmrámcem
