Owen Wister

Red Men and White (eBook, ePUB)

Exploring the Clash of Cultures in the American West

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

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. This work blends historical fiction with elements of adventure and exploration, employing a vivid and descriptive literary style that immerses the reader in the rugged landscapes of the frontier. Through rich character development and dialogue, Wister captures the tensions, misunderstandings, and fleeting moments of harmony that define these cultures' encounters, reflecting the social and political climate of the time, including the challenges of westward expansion and the consequences for indigenous populations. Owen Wister, often regarded as the father of western fiction, was deeply influenced by his experiences in the West, a region that he not only traveled but also revered. His insights were shaped by his friendships with Native Americans and his firsthand observations of their lives. Wister sought to bridge cultural divides through literature, portraying the struggles and complexities of the human condition in a rapidly changing world, which is poignantly captured in this work. "Red Men and White" is highly recommended for readers interested in American history, cultural studies, and western literature. Wister'Äôs engaging prose and thoughtful reflection make the book a compelling exploration of identity and coexistence, appealing to anyone seeking insight into America's multifaceted heritage.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 1043
• Erscheinungstermin: 4. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664566065
• Artikelnr.: 58756788

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.