KEV67 Posted April 2, 2022 Author Share Posted April 2, 2022 I think The Virginian might be a Western that is not very violent. I don't know for sure, but I doubt there will be any wars with Indians or Mexicans in this. I said previously Owen Wister knew more about horses than a modern author likely would. The latest chapter I read was dedicated to an eccentric hen. However, I think her behaviour was probably a bit fictionalised as I doubt a hen would try adopt another bird's chicks because chicks imprint on the first living thing they see, which is usually it's mother. Could be wrong though. Still, I doubt Cormac McCarthy or Larry McMurtry would write about a hen for a whole chapter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KEV67 Posted April 21, 2022 Author Share Posted April 21, 2022 Finished reading The Virginian. It is much less violent than a modern Western. It is actually more a romance, but from a male POV. The Virginian gets his schoolmarm by the end, although she is very difficult to win. I do not think that is a spoiler. There is a bit of violence towards the end. There is a bit of politics as well. Owen Wister did not think God created all men equal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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