Close Range by Annie Proulx
Wyoming Stories
"Close Range: Wyoming Stories" is a collection of short stories that depict the harsh, rugged life in Wyoming. The book portrays the lives of various characters, from ranchers to rodeo cowboys, who are struggling with poverty, loneliness, and the harsh physical environment. The stories are characterized by a strong sense of place, dark humor, and vivid descriptions of the western landscape. The characters' struggles with their harsh environment and personal demons create a poignant and often tragic portrait of life in the American West.
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- Published
- 1999
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 283
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
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This book is on the following 6 lists:
- 4th on Quintessential American Fiction, According to the Rest of the World (Literary Hub)
- 84th on 100 Best Western(United States) Works of Fiction (San Francisco Chronicle)
- 89th on The New Classics - 100 Best Reads from 1983 to 2008 (Entertainment Weekly)
- 100 Books to Love (Sunday Times)
- 100 Books You Must Read Before You Die (BBC Radio Oxford)
- NY Times Editors Choice 1990-1999 (NY Times)