The New Western
Subtitle: Critical Essays on the Genre Since 9/11
Publisher: McFarland
Published: Feb 16, 2016
Language: eng
Format: paperback
Number of pages: 268
ISBN-13: 9780786479283
Description: "Since 9/11, the Western has seen a resurgence, blending its patriotic narrative with criticism of America's place. Exploring such films as True Grit (2010) and Brokeback Mountain (2005), along with series like Deadwood and Firefly, this collection of new essays explores how the Western today captures the dichotomy of our times and remains important to the American psyche"--
Notes: Source title: The New Western: Critical Essays on the Genre Since 9/11