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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