Owen Wister

American author of Western novels

Owen Wister - American author of Western novels
Born

1860
165 years ago

Died

July 21st, 1938
86 years ago — 78 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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A lawyer by profession, significant contributions were made to American literature, particularly in the Western genre. The novel 'The Virginian', published in 1902, became a foundational work in this literary category. This work helped to shape the portrayal of the American West in literature and popular culture.

Published 'The Virginian' in 1902

Influenced Western literature and culture

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