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Zane Grey, Man of the West: A Biography

Zane Grey, Man of the West: A Biography

Karr, Jean

Hardcover

Historical Figures20th Century United States HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1258975513
ISBN13: 9781258975517
Publisher: Literary Licensing Llc
Published: Oct 27 2013
Pages: 250
Weight: 1.11
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Zane Grey, Man of the West: A Biography by Jean Karr is a comprehensive account of the life and work of Zane Grey, one of the most popular and prolific writers of Western fiction. The book traces Grey's early life and education, his career as a dentist, and his eventual decision to become a full-time writer. It explores his travels and experiences in the American West, which provided the inspiration for his many novels and short stories.The biography delves into Grey's writing process and the themes and motifs that are present in his work, such as the struggle between civilization and the wilderness, the importance of honor and loyalty, and the rugged individualism of the American West. It also examines the critical reception of Grey's work, both during his lifetime and in the years since his death.Karr's biography draws on a wealth of primary sources, including Grey's personal papers and correspondence, as well as interviews with his family, friends, and colleagues. The book provides a nuanced and insightful portrait of a complex and fascinating figure, whose work has had a lasting impact on American popular culture.This is a new release of the original 1949 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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