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Set against the backdrop of the uncivilized West, the narrative follows a cowpuncher from Virginia who arrives in Wyoming with the dual goals of winning a schoolteacher's heart and bringing order to his new community. This powerful tale, celebrating its 100th anniversary, explores themes of heroism and the battle against evil, embodying a significant aspect of American mythology. The edition includes an introduction that provides valuable biographical and historical context.
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The Virginian, Owen Wister
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- Released
- 2002
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- Title
- The Virginian
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Owen Wister
- Publisher
- Atria Books
- Released
- 2002
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 480
- ISBN13
- 9780743436533
- Category
- Fiction, Poetry, Historical prose, Wild West
- First published
- 1902
- Original title
- The Virginian
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of the uncivilized West, the narrative follows a cowpuncher from Virginia who arrives in Wyoming with the dual goals of winning a schoolteacher's heart and bringing order to his new community. This powerful tale, celebrating its 100th anniversary, explores themes of heroism and the battle against evil, embodying a significant aspect of American mythology. The edition includes an introduction that provides valuable biographical and historical context.