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Now a major motion picture starring Nicolas Cage and directed by Gabe Polsky.In his National Book Awardwinning novel Augustus, John Williams uncovered the secrets of ancient Rome. With Butcher?s Crossing, his fiercely intelligent, beautifully written western, Williams dismantles the myths of modern America.It is the 1870s, and Will Andrews, ?red up by Emerson to seek ?an original relation to nature,? drops out of Harvard and heads west. He washes up in Butcher?s Crossing, a small Kansas town on the outskirts of nowhere. Butcher?s Crossing is full of restless men looking for ways to make money and ways to waste it. Before long Andrews strikes up a friendship with one of them, a man who regales Andrews with tales of immense herds of buffalo, ready for the taking, hidden away in a beautiful valley deep in the Colorado Rockies. He convinces Andrews to join in an expedition to track the animals down. The journey out is grueling, but at the end is a place of paradisal richness. Once there, however, the three men abandon themselves to an orgy of slaughter, so caught up in killing buffalo that they lose all sense of time. Winter soon overtakes them: they are snowed in. Next spring, halfinsane with cabin fever, cold, and hunger, they stagger back to Butcher?s Crossing to ?nd a world as irremediably changed as they have been.
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- Q: What is the main theme of Butcher's Crossing? A: The main theme of Butcher's Crossing revolves around the quest for meaning and connection to nature, set against the backdrop of 1870s America. It explores the clash between civilization and the wild, as well as the consequences of humanity's pursuit of wealth and dominance over nature.
- Q: Who is the author of Butcher's Crossing? A: Butcher's Crossing is written by John Williams, a celebrated author known for his ability to craft profound narratives that delve into human experiences.
- Q: Is Butcher's Crossing suitable for young readers? A: Butcher's Crossing is generally recommended for mature readers due to its themes of violence and the harsh realities of life in the wild west. It may not be suitable for younger audiences.
- Q: What is the format of Butcher's Crossing? A: The book is available in paperback format, making it easy to handle and read.
- Q: How many pages does Butcher's Crossing have? A: Butcher's Crossing contains a total of 274 pages.
- Q: When was Butcher's Crossing published? A: Butcher's Crossing was published on January 16, 2007.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is available in new condition, ensuring that it is free from any wear or damage.
- Q: Are there any notable features of Butcher's Crossing? A: While there are no specific features listed, the novel is recognized for its literary quality and depth, as well as its exploration of philosophical themes.
- Q: Is Butcher's Crossing part of a series? A: No, Butcher's Crossing is a standalone novel and is not part of a series.
- Q: What type of reader would enjoy Butcher's Crossing? A: Readers who appreciate literary fiction, historical novels, and deep character studies will likely enjoy Butcher's Crossing. Fans of westerns may also find its themes engaging.