The Virginian and Its Cowboy Hero in Wister’s Work
Kate Stephens reviews Owen Wister's The Virginian, praising its strong, fleshly presence and moral core. The essay situates the cowpuncher hero within late 19th century Western expansion, noting the novel's democratic origins, rugged humor, and historical texture. Stephens compares the work to Homeric and Malory legends, highlighting Wister's restrained, vivid narration and Roosevelt dedication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thackeray
Wister
Virgini Mountains
Texas
Puget Sound
Arizona
North Dakota
Rockies
Werening
Froiti
Terwinine
Homer
Eles
Achiles
Arthur
Knights of the Round Table
Achille
Thomas Malory
Malory
Pancher
Pereart
Len
Mr. Wister
Asmuel As
Wyoming
Theodore Roosevelt
Sehangeles
Kate Stephens
Captain of the Gray Horse Troop defense of the Indian
A Harper edition of Hamla Garlands tale The Captain of the Gray Horse Troop portrays Captain George Curtis of the Gray Horse Troop as protector of Indians on the frontier. The story blends love and politics, cowboys and troopers, with vivid frontier scenes and a humane view of Native tribes. The serial first appeared in the Saturday Evening Post before book publication.
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Hamma Garland
Gray Horses Troop
Hamla Garland
Gray Horse Troop
Schelling
Brisbane
Calla
Red Mans
George Curtis
Gray Horse
Academy
Department
Gray Horse Troots
Engle
Saturday Evening Post
Harper & Bros
Winning of the West by General Charles King reviewed
The review praises General Charles King's Winning of the West as a vivid frontier tale with dash and spirit. It highlights intricately tangled love, heroics, Indian sieges, rescue scenes, and a final union of hero and heroine. It notes King's critique of Washington political maneuvering and the Rand McNally publication in Chicago.
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Charles King
King
Mr. Jatest
Rand McNally & Co
Chicago
Literary Outlook Critiques Journalistic Trends and Prominent Authors
A lengthy review contrasts thrifty publishers with editorial independence, criticizing modern literary journals for promoting commercial aims. It discusses Brooks Fisher, Edwin Markham, Garland, and Jefferson, notes Churchill’s planned historical novels, and surveys Poe Doyle lineages, Brady’s prolific output, chirography, and several upcoming works including Day and Hamilton.
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New York Literary Monthly
Brooks Fisher
Atlantic Monthly
Fincher
Iit
Sai Boe
Snes Mo
Cyrus Townsend Brady A Topeka Clergy Author of Note
Kansas and Topeka show interest in Cyrus Townsend Brady, once archdeacon for Kansas, now famed author. A detailed sketch notes his literary output, long church work, and daily routine of dictation, revision, and reference reading as he completes new book serials.
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Winston Churchill
England
Churchill
Richard Carvel
St. Louis
London
Mr. Churchill
Thomas Dixon
Jesus
Dixon
Brady
America
Hohenzollern
Whittel
Beedy
Kansas
Topeka
Cyrus Townsend Brady
Church For
Mordon
Bevin
Bradys
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Doyle
Dosle
Dickens
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Scott
West “Point Carrons
Miss Lippincott
West Point
National Military Academy
Sruiicul
Lillian Bell
Charles Lous
Tons
Stewart Edward White
Tie Nest
Mr. White
Joan Biaal
Twoman Jefferson
Jefferson
Sylvia
Publiena
Wand Chaudier Christy
Albert D. Bimshfield
Rt Herter
Fae
Thin Con Wats
Pike
Worcester Equare
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Abe
Lewis
Gertie de
Neal
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Boston
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Thomas
Crom
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Etvin
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Nee
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Rau
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Episcopal
Cyrus Townsend Brad
Philadelphia
Nevi
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Sara Pew
Slobe“Weevicke
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Crane & CO
Kans
Kansas Ave
Moore Book and Stationery CO
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