Assist readers in their book selections with this guide, which
covers titles spanning the entire spectrum of the Western
genre—from such classics as those written by Zane Grey, Louis
L'Amour, and Max Brand to traditional novels by Elmer Kelton and
contemporary novels of the West by Annie Proulx, Louise Erdrich,
and Larry McMurtry. Mort describes and maps approximately 2000
titles, grouping them by subgenre and theme, and describing their
features and plots. Also included are chapters on the history of
the genre, six great authors of the genre, a Western timeline,
information on resources and awards, and detailed indexes. Often
overlooked or written off as a dying genre, the Western, in fact,
holds great appeal for many readers today. While traditional
Westerns have managed to retain a loyal cadre of fans, new
followers have been drawn in by recent iterations of and new
directions in the genre written by such authors as Larry McMurtry,
Annie Proulx, Louise Erdrich, and Tabor Evans; as well as
contemporary authors writing in the traditional vein, such as Elmer
Kelton. Westerns are also thriving within the flourishing Christian
fiction genre. This guide, intended to help you assist readers in
their book (and film) selections, covers the entire spectrum of the
Western, describing and mapping the genre—from classics that are
still enjoyed by dedicated readers to more contemporary and
literary novels of the West that feature the alluring themes of
freedom, individualism, and moral regeneration set against the
magnificent backdrop of the Western landscape. By grouping titles
by subgenre and theme, and describing their features and plots, the
book guides users to similar titles and read-alikes. Young adult
and adult. Grades 10 and up. Mort takes a broad historical
perspective, covering the Western from its origins in the 19th
century to today. Selections represent the best and most popular
titles as well as those commonly available in libraries. Chapters
focus on past giants of the genre (Zane Grey, Louis L'Amour, Max
Brand) as well as on current subgenres and themes such as Christian
Westerns, Sagas, Western Romance, Western Mysteries, Young Adult
Westerns, Native Americans, and Mountain Men. Western films, so
integral to the evolution of the genre, are annotated in a separate
chapter. Approximately 2,000 titles are covered, about 250 of them
films. Coverage of books is broad and thorough; coverage of films
is selective. In addition, there are a brief history of the genre,
a Western timeline, information on resources and awards, and
author/title, subject and geographic indexes. This is the
definitive resource on the Western genre, and an essential readers'
advisory and reference tool.
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