Owen Wister

The Jimmyjohn Boss, and Other Stories (eBook, ePUB)

Tales of the American Frontier: A Western Adventure Collection

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

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 of the American frontier with a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of the human experience. The stories in this collection are rich in character development and setting, painting a vivid picture of life in the Wild West. Wister's descriptive prose and engaging narratives transport the reader back in time to a rugged and untamed world full of danger and adventure. As a well-traveled and highly educated individual, Owen Wister drew upon his own experiences and knowledge to write The Jimmyjohn Boss, and Other Stories. His fascination with the American West and its unique blend of cultures and landscapes shines through in each story, offering a glimpse into a bygone era. Wister's dedication to preserving the spirit of the West through his writing has solidified his legacy as a true Western literature icon. I highly recommend The Jimmyjohn Boss, and Other Stories to any reader who appreciates classic Western literature and gripping storytelling. Wister's timeless tales of cowboys, outlaws, and frontiersmen will captivate and entertain audiences of all ages.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 233
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. November 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664615718
• Artikelnr.: 58501183

Autorenporträt

American author and historian Owen Wister, who lived from July 14, 1860, to July 21, 1938, is regarded as the "father" of Western fiction. His work on The Virginian and a biography of Ulysses S. Grant are most renowned. On July 14, 1860, Owen Wister was born in Germantown, a section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the northwest. His father, affluent surgeon Owen Jones Wister, was raised in Grumblethorpe in Germantown. With the publication of The New Swiss Family Robinson, a spoof of the 1812 book The Swiss Family Robinson, Wister launched his literary career. It earned such positive reviews that Mark Twain wrote Wister a letter admiring it. Wister was a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, a member of The Franklin Inn Club, a member of numerous literary organizations, and a member of the Harvard University Board of Overseers. Wister wed Mary Channing, his second cousin, in 1898. The couple have six kids together. Mary passed away in 1913 while giving birth. In 1933, Marina Wister, their daughter, wed the painter Andrew Dasburg. Wister died in 1938 at his Saunderstown, Rhode Island, residence. He is interred in Philadelphia's Laurel Hill Cemetery.