Ride, boldly ride : the evolution of the American western
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Berkeley : University of California Press, 2012.
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xiv, 330 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
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Park Co. Library - Nonfiction
791.43658 BANDY
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791.43658 BANDY
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Berkeley : University of California Press, 2012.
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English
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 301-309) and index.
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"This comprehensive study of the Western covers its history from the early silent era to recent spins on the genre in films such as No Country for Old Men, There Will Be Blood, True Grit, and Cowboys & Aliens. While providing fresh perspectives on landmarks such as Stagecoach, Red River, The Searchers, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, and The Wild Bunch, the authors also pay tribute to many under-appreciated Westerns. Ride, Boldly Ride explores major phases of the Western's development, including silent era oaters, A-production classics of the 1930s and early 1940s, and the more psychologically complex portrayals of the Westerner that emerged after World War II. The authors also examine various forms of genre-revival and genre-revisionism that have recurred over the past half-century, culminating especially in the masterworks of Clint Eastwood. They consider themes such as the inner life of the Western hero, the importance of the natural landscape, the roles played by women, the tension between myth and history, the depiction of the Native American, and the juxtaposing of comedy and tragedy. Written in clear, engaging prose, this is the only survey that encompasses the entire history of this long-lived and much-loved genre"--Provided by publisher.
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"This book is a survey of the movie Western that covers its history from the early silent era to recent spins on the genre in films such as No Country for Old Men, There Will Be Blood, True Grit, and Cowboys & Aliens. The authors provide fresh perspectives on landmark films such Stagecoach, Red River, The Searchers, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, and The Wild Bunch, and they also pay tribute to many underappreciated Westerns including 3 Bad Men, The Wind, The Big Trail, Ruggles of Red Gap, Northwest Passage, The Westerner, The Furies, Jubal, and Comanche Station. The book explores major phases of the Western's development--silent era oaters, A-production classics of the 1930s and early 1940s, and the more psychologically complex presentations of the Westerner that emerged in the post-World War II period.. They examine various forms of genre-revival and genre-revisionism that have recurred over the past half-century, culminating especially in the masterworks of Clint Eastwood. Central themes of the book include the inner life of the Western hero, the importance of the natural landscape, the tension between myth and history, the depiction of the Native American, and the juxtaposing of comedy and tragedy"--Provided by publisher.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Bandy, M. L., & Stoehr, K. (2012). Ride, boldly ride: the evolution of the American western . University of California Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Bandy, Mary Lea and Kevin Stoehr. 2012. Ride, Boldly Ride: The Evolution of the American Western. University of California Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Bandy, Mary Lea and Kevin Stoehr. Ride, Boldly Ride: The Evolution of the American Western University of California Press, 2012.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Bandy, Mary Lea., and Kevin Stoehr. Ride, Boldly Ride: The Evolution of the American Western University of California Press, 2012.
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