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John Williams
ISBN 9780099589679
Rs. 1,120
Vintage
Butcher's Crossing
Who it's for: Readers of literary fiction and American frontier stories
Abandoning his Harvard education in the 1870s, young Will Andrews seeks adventure on the American frontier. John Williams's 1960 novel, "Butcher's Crossing," chronicles his brutal journey with a group of buffalo hunters into the wilderness, exploring themes of existentialism, the conflict between civilization and nature, and the harsh realities of frontier life.Why You Should Read? Offers a stark, vivid portrayal of the 19th-century American frontier. Explores profound themes of existentialism and the human search for meaning. Delivers deep psychological insights into characters confronting extreme challenges. Showcases John Williams's acclaimed lyrical prose and literary depth.
Highlights
- Set in the 1870s American frontier
- Follows Will Andrews, a Harvard dropout seeking adventure
- Chronicles a brutal buffalo hunting expedition
- Explores existentialism and the conflict between civilization and nature
- Known for its stark, vivid portrayal of frontier life
- Features John Williams's acclaimed lyrical prose
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Questions about this book
What is the setting of the novel?
The novel is set in the 1870s on the American frontier, following a buffalo hunting expedition into the wilderness.
Who is the protagonist?
The protagonist is Will Andrews, a young man who abandons his Harvard education to seek adventure on the frontier.
What are the main themes?
The main themes include existentialism, the conflict between civilization and nature, and the harsh realities of frontier life.
What is the writing style like?
The novel is noted for its stark, vivid portrayal and John Williams's acclaimed lyrical prose, offering deep psychological insights into characters facing extreme challenges.