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West Of Everything: The Inner Life Of Westerns (Oxford Paperbacks)
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A Leading Figure In The Debate Over The Literary Canon, Jane Tompkins Was One Of The First To Point To The Ongoing Relevance Of Popular Women'S Fiction In The 19Th Century, Long Overlooked Or Scorned By Literary Critics. Now, In West Of Everything, Tompkins Shows How Popular Novels And Films Of The American West Have Shaped The Emotional Lives Of People In Our Time.Into This World Full Of Violence And Manly Courage, The World Of John Wayne And Louis L'Amour, Tompkins Takes Her Readers, Letting Them Feel What The Hero Feels, Endure What He Endures. Writing With Sympathy, Insight, And Respect, She Probes The Main Elements Of The Westernits Preoccupation With Death, Its Barren Landscapes, Galloping Horses, Hardbitten Men And Marginalized Womenrevealing The View Of Reality And Code Of Behavior These Features Contain. She Considers The Western Hero'S Attraction To Pain, His Fear Of Women And Language, His Desire To Dominate The Environmentand To Merge With It. In Fact, Tompkins Argues, For Better Or Worse Westerns Have Taught Us Allmen Especiallyhow To Behave.It Was As A Reaction Against Popular Women'S Novels And Women'S Invasion Of The Public Sphere That Westerns Originated, Tompkins Maintains. With Westerns, Men Were Reclaiming Cultural Territory, Countering The Inwardness, Spirituality, And Domesticity Of The Sentimental Writers, With A Rough And Tumble, Secular, Mancentered World. Tompkins Brings These Insights To Bear In Considering Film Classics Such As Red River And Lonely Are The Brave, And Novels Such As Louis L'Amour'S Last Of The Breed And Owen Wister'S The Virginian. In One Of The Most Moving Chapters (Chosen For Best American Essays Of 1991), Tompkins Shows How The Life Of Buffalo Bill Cody, Killer Of Native Americans And Charismatic Star Of The Wild West Show, Evokes The Contradictory Feelings Which The Western Typically Elicitshorror And Fascination With Violence, But Also Love And Respect For The Romantic Ideal Of The Cowboy.Whether Interpreting A Photograph Of John Wayne Of Meditating On The Slaughter Of Cattle, Jane Tompkins Writes With Humor, Compassion, And A Provocative Intellect. Her Book Will Appeal To Many Americans Who Read Or Watch Westerns, And To All Those Interested In A Serious Approach To Popular Culture.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'West of Everything: The Inner Life of Westerns'? A: The main theme of the book explores how popular Western novels and films have shaped the emotional lives of people, particularly focusing on the cultural and psychological implications of Westerns in American society.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'West of Everything' is Jane Tompkins, a prominent figure in literary discussions regarding the canon and the relevance of popular fiction.
- Q: What are some key features of the book? A: The book discusses the emotional experiences evoked by Westerns, the portrayal of gender dynamics, the cultural significance of violence and heroism, and critiques of traditional literary values.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on April 29, 1993.
- Q: Is this book available in different formats? A: Yes, 'West of Everything' is available in paperback format.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book has a total of 272 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is sold in new condition.
- Q: Does the book contain any analyses of specific films or novels? A: Yes, Jane Tompkins analyzes film classics like 'Red River' and 'Lonely Are the Brave', as well as novels by authors such as Louis L'Amour and Owen Wister.
- Q: What audience would benefit from reading this book? A: This book is suitable for readers interested in Westerns, popular culture, and those seeking a critical analysis of gender and societal norms in literature.
- Q: What is the edition of this book? A: This is a revised edition of 'West of Everything'.