Bugles In The Afternoon
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Bugles in the Afternoon
In "Bugles in the Afternoon," Ernest Haycox masterfully weaves a rich tapestry of the American West during the post-Civil War era, focusing on the blurred lines between duty, honor, and the harsh realities of frontier life. With a distinct narrative style that balances vivid, evocative descriptions with crisp dialogue, Haycox immerses readers in a world fraught with conflict and moral complexity. The novel explores themes of loyalty, the quest for glory, and the impact of war on the human psyche, all while addressing the changing dynamics of a nation in transition, reflecting the broader literary context of Western fiction in the early 20th century. Ernest Haycox, an eminent figure in American literature, was known for his authentic depictions of the Western landscape and its inhabitants. Born in 1899 in Oregon, Haycox was influenced by his own experiences in the West, which imbued his writing with a sense of realism and a deep understanding of the American spirit. His extensive body of work, including novels, short stories, and plays, often mirrors the socio-political landscape of his time, illustrating the complexities faced by individuals against the backdrop of a rapidly changing society. "Bugles in the Afternoon" is a compelling read for anyone interested in Western literature, historical fiction, or the psychological intricacies of its characters. Haycox'Äôs deft storytelling invites readers to reflect on the profound effects of war and the pursuit of honor, making it a poignant and thought-provoking addition to the canon of American literature. This novel is not just a tale of the West; it is a timeless exploration of humanity itself.
Custer's Last Stand
Author: Brian W. Dippie
language: en
Publisher: U of Nebraska Press
Release Date: 1994-01-01
Defeat and death at the Little Bighorn gave General George Custer and his Seventh Cavalry a kind of immortality. In Custer's Last Stand, Brian W. Dippie investigates the body of legend surrounding that battle on a bloody Sunday in 1876. His survey of the event in poems, novels, paintings, movies, jokes, and other ephemera amounts to a unique reflection on the national character.
Ernest Haycox and the Western
Author: Richard W. Etulain
language: en
Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press
Release Date: 2017-09-14
Western fans today may not recognize the name Ernest Haycox (1899–1950), but they know his work. John Ford turned one of his stories into the iconic film Stagecoach, and the whole Western literary genre still follows conventions that Haycox deftly mastered and reshaped. In this new book about Haycox’s literary career, Richard W. Etulain tells the engrossing story of his rise through the ranks of popular magazine and serial fiction to become one of the Western’s most successful creators. After graduating from the University of Oregon in 1923 with a degree in journalism, Haycox began his quest to break into New York’s pulp magazine scene, submitting dozens of stories before he began to make a living from his writing. By the end of the 1920s he had become a top writer for Western Story, Short Stories, and Adventure, among other popular weeklies and monthlies. Ernest Haycox and the Western traces Haycox’s path from rank beginner, to crack pulp writer, to regular contributor to Collier’s and the Saturday Evening Post. Etulain shows how Haycox experimented with techniques to deepen and broaden his Westerns, creating more introspective protagonists (Hamlet heroes), introducing new types of heroines (the brunette vixen, the blonde Puritan), and weaving greater historical realism into his plots. After reaching the height of success with his best-selling Custer novel, Bugles in the Afternoon (1944), Haycox moved away from the financially rewarding but artistically constricting Western formula—only to achieve his final coup with The Earthbreakers, a historical novel about the end of the Oregon Trail, published posthumously in 1952. Reconstructing the career of a popular literary giant, Ernest Haycox and the Western restores Haycox to his rightful place in the history of Western literature.