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In "The Collected Western Classics of Owen Wister," readers are introduced to a quintessential collection that encapsulates the spirit of the American West at the turn of the 20th century. Wister's prose...

The Collected Works of Owen Wister represents a meticulous compilation of the author's profound contributions to American literature, notably highlighting his pioneering role in the Western genre. Through...

Set against the sprawling backdrop of the American West, Owen Wister's "The Virginian" is a seminal work that blends elements of romance, adventure, and the emerging American identity in the late 19th...

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,...

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...

In 'The Pentecost of Calamity' by Owen Wister, the reader is taken on a journey through an exploration of America during World War I. Wister's literary style shines through in this poignant work of non-fiction,...

Owen Wister's classic novel, 'The Virginian: A Horseman of the Plains,' is a seminal piece in American Western literature. Set in the wild frontier of Wyoming, the story follows the adventures of the...

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,...

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,...

Owen Wister's collection of short stories, The Jimmyjohn Boss, and Other Stories, is a prime example of Western literature at its finest. Wister, a pioneer in the Western genre, masterfully weaves tales...

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...

Philosophy 4 by Owen Wister is a thought-provoking exploration of existential themes through the lens of Western philosophy. The book delves into the depths of human consciousness and moral dilemmas,...

Cowboy Lin McLean rides into Cheyenne, Wyoming at Christmastime. His plans quickly take an unexpected turn when he encounters the child of a person he once knew. In the spirit of Christmas, he finds himself...

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 "Western Classics - Ultimate Collection: Historical Novels, Adventures & Action Romance Novels," Owen Wister compiles a masterful anthology that captures the rugged spirit of the American West....

In 'Padre Ignacio; Or, The Song of Temptation,' Owen Wister weaves a compelling narrative set in the late 18th century California missions. The novella explores the clash of cultures between the indigenous...

Welcome to the Essential Novelists book series, were we present to you the best works of remarkable authors. For this book, the literary critic August Nemo has chosen the two most important and meaningful...

The "true" story of the Wantley Dragon. Set at Christmas time, it is a tale of a Baron, his daughter, a brave knight, True Love, and the terrible Dragon of Wantley. Oh, and don't forget the wine.

The Virginian is a pioneering novel set in the Wild West describing the life of the foreman of the Shiloh Ranch in Wyoming. It was the first true western written, aside from the tiny dime novels. It paved...

"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...

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

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

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...

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...

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.

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,...

"'There is a plot, Harry Potter. A plot to make most terrible things happen at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry this year.'" Harry Potter's summer has included the worst birthday ever, doomy...

The long-awaited explosive climax to the first arc of the Number One New York Times bestselling Stormlight Archive. Dalinar Kholin challenged the evil god Odium to a contest of champions with the future...

A spellbinding epic tale of ambition, anarchy and absolute power set against the sprawling medieval canvas of twelfth-century England, The Pillars of the Earth is Ken Follett's classic historical masterpiece.A...

The Thought Police, Doublethink, Newspeak, Big Brother – 1984 itself: these terms and concepts have moved from the world of fiction into our everyday lives. They are central to our thinking about freedom...

Readers love The Ingredients for Happiness! ‘A gorgeous summer read’ ‘Uplifting, funny, romantic and charming’...

One of the BBC's '100 Novels That Shaped Our World' HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics. Winston Smith rewrites history. It’s his...

‘Addictive. A first-class page-turner.’ Lisa Hall, author of Between You and Me Can the past ever be forgotten? As soon as nurse Maura Lyle sets foot inside the foreboding Essen Grange,...

"'Welcome to the Knight Bus, emergency transport for the stranded witch or wizard. Just stick out your wand hand, step on board and we can take you anywhere you want to go.'"When the Knight Bus crashes...

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WINNER OF THE HUGO AWARD FOR BEST ALL-TIME SERIES The Foundation series is Isaac Asimov’s iconic masterpiece. Unfolding against the backdrop of a crumbling Galactic Empire,...

The hauntingly prophetic classic novel. Over 1 million copies sold in the UK. Guy Montag is a fireman. His job is to burn books, which are forbidden, being...

Is it ever too late to leave the friend zone? Friends-to-lovers TikTok sensation, The Cheat Sheet, is the rom-com that has readers laughing and rooting for these lovable best friends from the first page!...

The inspiration for the new Netflix series, Lupin, starring Omar Sy. Leblanc's creation, Gentleman thief Arsène Lupin, is everything you would expect from a French aristocrat—witty, charming, brilliant,...

The most famous by far of all twentieth-century political allegories, Animal Farm is the account of a group of barnyard animals who revolt against their vicious human master, only to submit to a tyranny...

Isolated from society in a tenement basement in St. Petersburg, a malicious former civil servant vents his resentments. In the rambling notes that follow, we are exposed to the inner turmoil of the Underground...

Fame. Fashion. Friendship. Hollie can't catch a break. She's broke, she's back living with her family, and her career prospects are precisely zero. So when the chance arises for her and her best friend...

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...

This ebook compiles Jule Verne's complete collection, including "Twenty-Thousand Leagues Under the Sea", "Journey to the Interior of the Earth", "The Mysterious Island", "Around the World in Eighty Days",...

The story of the orphan Oliver, who runs away from the workhouse only to be taken in by a den of thieves, shocked readers when it was first published. Dickens's tale of childhood innocence beset by evil...

In the vast expanse of the treacherous ocean, a legendary tale unfolds, gripping the hearts of readers for generations to come. Immerse yourself in the thrilling world of "Moby Dick," a literary masterpiece...

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...

"Turning the envelope over, his hand trembling, Harry saw a purple wax seal bearing a coat of arms; a lion, an eagle, a badger and a snake surrounding a large letter 'H'."Harry Potter has never even heard...

"One of the strangest and most wonderful books in the world." —D. H. Lawrence "‘Moby-Dick’ is the book which I put down with the unqualified thought, 'I wish I had written that'…" —William Faulkner "What...

The series that inspired the Netflix show. This collection contains 38 Arsène Lupin stories (the biggest and greatest Arsène Lupin collection in the eBook world), including: - Arsène Lupin, Gentleman...

Mrs. Dalloway chronicles a June day in the life of Clarissa Dalloway–a day that is taken up with running minor errands in preparation for a party and that is punctuated, toward the end, by the suicide...

Mary Shelley began writing Frankenstein when she was only eighteen. At once a Gothic thriller, a passionate romance, and a cautionary tale about the dangers of science, Frankenstein tells the story of...

The Brothers Karamasov is a murder mystery, a courtroom drama, and an exploration of erotic rivalry in a series of triangular love affairs involving the “wicked and sentimental” Fyodor Pavlovich Karamazov...

What The Lord of the Rings is to fantasy, Dune is to science fiction. Presenting one of the most influential works of all time, which has inspired countless other stories for more than half a century,...

An enchanting collection containing the first three novels in New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn’s beloved Bridgerton series set in Regency England—The Duke and I, The Viscount Who Loved Me,...

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