The Virginian: A Horseman of the Plains: The Virginian: A Horseman of the Plains
商品資訊
商品簡介
"The Virginian" is a classic Western novel written by Owen Wister, first published in 1902. It is considered one of the earliest and most influential works of Western literature, helping to shape the popular image of the American cowboy and the Wild West.
The novel is set in the late 19th century in the American West, primarily in Wyoming. It tells the story of the title character, known simply as "the Virginian." He is a strong, skilled, and principled cowboy who works on the Sunk Creek Ranch.
The Virginian is a symbol of the archetypal cowboy, often seen as brave, honest, and dedicated to his own code of ethics. The plot of the novel revolves around the Virginian's experiences, relationships, and challenges in the West. One of the central elements is his budding romance with a schoolteacher named Molly Stark Wood.
Their love story and the conflicts they face are woven into the broader narrative, which includes themes of justice, honor, and the clash between law and order in a rugged and untamed frontier. Owen Wister's "The Virginian" is not just a romance or a tale of the Old West but also a character study and an exploration of the moral dilemmas faced by the people of that era.
The novel played a significant role in shaping the popular perception of the American West and its rugged, independent, and noble characters. It has been adapted into various forms, including films, television series, and stage productions, and continues to be celebrated as a classic of Western literature.
您曾經瀏覽過的商品
購物須知
外文書商品之書封，為出版社提供之樣本。實際出貨商品，以出版社所提供之現有版本為主。部份書籍，因出版社供應狀況特殊，匯率將依實際狀況做調整。
無庫存之商品，在您完成訂單程序之後，將以空運的方式為你下單調貨。為了縮短等待的時間，建議您將外文書與其他商品分開下單，以獲得最快的取貨速度，平均調貨時間為1~2個月。
為了保護您的權益，「三民網路書店」提供會員七日商品鑑賞期(收到商品為起始日)。
若要辦理退貨，請在商品鑑賞期內寄回，且商品必須是全新狀態與完整包裝(商品、附件、發票、隨貨贈品等)否則恕不接受退貨。