OWEN WISTER Ultimate Collection (eBook)

Owen Wister (1860–1938) was an American writer and is considered the father of Western fiction. His most enduring work is 'The Virginian: A Horseman of the Plains' (1902), which established the cowboy as an iconic figure in American literature and paved the way for many authors who followed in the genre. Wister was born into an affluent family in Philadelphia and graduated from Harvard University. During his lifetime, he penned several novels, short stories, and essays that vividly depicted the American West's landscape and culture at the turn of the 20th century. Wister's literary style often blended romance with adventure, and he was known for his rich characterizations and an eye for detail. A man of diverse interests, Wister was also a musician and a historian, and he dabbled in politics, themes which occasionally appear in his written works. 'OWEN WISTER Ultimate Collection' encompasses his significant contributions to Western fiction and includes his lesser-known works that reflect his broad range of intellectual pursuits. His legacy continues to influence Western novels and Hollywood films, symbolizing a rugged, romantic vision of the American frontier that has become part of the cultural fabric. Wister's work remains a critical study for those interested in the development of the Western genre and American literature.