The Hero's Trail: Myth and Art in the American Western, 1903-1953

The great American Westerns can be profoundly meaningful when read metaphorically. More than mere shoot 'em up...
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Author: Peter C. Mowrey
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Language: English
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The Hero's Trail: Myth and Art in the American Western, 1903-1953 by Mowrey, Peter C.

The Hero's Trail: Myth and Art in the American Western, 1903-1953

$207.63

The Hero's Trail: Myth and Art in the American Western, 1903-1953

$207.63
Author: Peter C. Mowrey
Format: Paperback
Language: English
The great American Westerns can be profoundly meaningful when read metaphorically. More than mere shoot 'em up entertainment, they are an essential part of a vibrant, evolving national mythology. Like other versions of the archetypal Hero's Journey, these films are filled with insights about life, love, nature, society, ethics, beauty and what it means to be human, and are key to understanding American culture. Part film guide, part historical survey, this book explores the mythic and artistic elements in 52 great Westerns--some orthodox, some subversive--from the genre's first half-century. Each film is given detailed critical analysis, from the earliest silent movies to Golden Age classics like Red River (1948), High Noon (1952) and Shane (1953).

Author: Peter C. Mowrey
Publisher: McFarland & Company
Published: 06/17/2022
Pages: 404
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.50lbs
Size: 9.90h x 6.90w x 1.00d
ISBN: 9781476682389

About the Author
Peter C. Mowrey is a professor of music at The College of Wooster in Wooster, Ohio. He is also a composer, arranger and pianist.

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