The Virginian - format ePub

A parody of its famous predecessor, this short piece was written by Owen Wister for the Harvard Lampoon

Members of the Family is a collection of eight short stories about people in the Wyoming Territory in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

This is the fifth published book of Owen Wister, author of the archetypical Western novel, The Virginian. Published in 1900, it comprises eight Western short stories.

A novel, The Dragon of Wantley, was written by Owen Wister in 1892. Published by Lipincott Press, the story is a comic "burlesque" , concerning the "true" story of the Dragon. It is a romantic story set...

In "The Virginian," Owen Wister crafts a seminal Western novel that explores themes of individuality, honor, and the rugged charm of the American frontier. Set in the picturesque landscape of Wyoming,...

Published in 1902, "The Virginian: A Horseman of the Plains" is a seminal work in the Western genre, combining vivid descriptions of the American frontier with engaging character development and a narrative...

Owen Wister's "Western Classics Collection" emerges as a seminal anthology encapsulating the rich tapestry of American western literature. Spanning multiple narratives, including "The Virginian" and "The...

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Owen Wisters 'A Straight Deal; Or, The Ancient Grudge' is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that delves into themes of justice, revenge, and redemption. Set against the backdrop of the American West,...

Owen Wister's 'The Virginian' is a classic western novel that explores themes of honor, masculinity, and justice in the rugged landscapes of the American West. Wister's writing style is characterized...

Owen Wister's 'Western Classics - Ultimate Collection' is a comprehensive anthology featuring historical novels, adventurous tales, and action-packed romance stories set in the rugged landscapes of the...

Still as exciting and meaningful as when it was written in 1902, Owen Wister's epic tale of one man's journey into the untamed territory of Wyoming, where he is caught between his love for a woman and...

The Essential Works of Owen Wister is a collection of some of the most influential works by the pioneer of Western fiction. Wister's literary style is characterized by rich descriptions of the American...

In Owen Wister's novel 'Mother', the reader is transported to the American West, specifically to the raw frontier of Wyoming, where a young man, Jack Kells, becomes entwined in a thrilling tale of love,...

In the untamed West, pioneers came to test their fortunes -- and their wills. The Wyoming territory was a harsh, unforgiving land, with its own unwritten code of honor by which men lived and died. Into...

His background is shadowy, his presence commanding. He brings law and order to a frontier town and wins the love of a pretty schoolteacher from the East. He is the Virginian—the first fully realized cowboy...

Laying the foundations for Clint Eastwood’s nameless character in ‘The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly,’ ‘The Virginian’ is a landmark novel of the western genre. The eponymous hero is the strong, tall,...

Set against the backdrop of the American West, Owen Wister's "Padre Ignacio; Or, The Song of Temptation" intertwines themes of faith, duty, and the complexities of human passion. The narrative, rich with...

In "The Essential Works of Owen Wister," readers are offered a comprehensive exploration of Wister's literary contributions, particularly his seminal role in shaping the Western genre. This collection...

In "The Jimmyjohn Boss, and Other Stories," Owen Wister masterfully weaves a collection of short narratives that explore the harsh realities and nuanced relationships of the American West in the late...

In "Philosophy 4," Owen Wister explores the intricate interplay between individual thought and the broader tapestry of American society. Set against the philosophical backdrop of early 20th-century intellectual...

In "The Virginian: A Horseman of the Plains," Owen Wister crafts an archetypal Western novel that explores themes of frontier justice, love, and the moral complexities of the American West. Set against...

In "Lady Baltimore," Owen Wister intricately weaves a narrative that delves into the socio-political landscape of post-Civil War America, capturing the tensions and reconciliations of Southern honor and...

In "Red Men and White," Owen Wister intricately weaves a narrative that examines the complex interactions between Native Americans and white settlers in the American West during the late 19th century....

Owen Wister's "The Virginian: A Horseman of the Plains" is a seminal work that profoundly shaped the American Western genre. Written in 1902, this novel interweaves adventure and realism as it chronicles...

In "The Pentecost of Calamity," Owen Wister crafts a poignant narrative that delves into the human spirit's resilience amidst chaos and tragedy. Set against the backdrop of a society grappling with natural...

Owen Wister's "The Jimmyjohn Boss, and Other Stories" is a compelling collection that encapsulates the essence of the American West during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Wister's narrative style...

"Ostensibly a love story, the novel really revolves around a highly mythologized version of the Johnson County War in 1890's Wyoming ... The novel takes the side of the large ranchers, and depicts the...

Padre Ignacio has been the pastor of California mission Santa Ysabel del Mar for twenty years. In 1855 a stranger rides into the mission bringing news and a spiritual crisis. It's really more of a novella...

Owen Wister's wry humor enlivens this comedic story of three sophomores during exam week at Harvard.

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My plan was perfect. My friend needed a date, and my brother's best friend was single. Problem solved.Until I saw Jaeger for the first time in years, and sparks flew in the wrong direction.Jaeger has...

As the interminable case of Jarndyce and Jarndyce grinds its way through the Court of Chancery, it draws together a disparate group of people: Ada and Richard Clare, whose inheritance is gradually being...

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Sethe is now miles away from Sweet Home, the farm where she was kept as a slave.Unable to forget the unspeakable horrors that took place there, she is haunted by the violent spectre of her dead child,...

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Jonathan Harker, a young London solicitor travels to Transylvania to help a rich nobleman, Count Dracula, purchase an estate in England. Dracula is planning to immigrate to England, and wants Harker to...

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