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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Shane_(novel)Shane (novel) - Wikipedia

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   Joe Starrett hires Shane as a hand on his farm, and Shane puts aside his handsome Western clothes and buys dungarees. He then helps the homesteaders to avoid intimidation by Fletcher and his men, who try to get them to abandon their farms.

   • Author: Jack Schaefer

   • Publish Year: 1949

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   Mar 18, 2014 · The Starrett family’s life forever changes when a man named Shane rides out of the great glowing West and up to their farm in 1889. Young Bob Starrett is entranced by this stoic stranger who brings a new energy to his family.

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   This was the western novel, Shane, which became the work for which he is best remembered today. Shane was made into a movie in 1953, starring Alan Ladd. Both book and movie were hugely successful.

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   Shane is a remarkable story about a man that wants to deal with his own personal remorse and live a life like Joe does with Marion and their son, Joey. He has a connection with all three but in different ways. Shane helps Joe protect his farm against a man that wants to make the land free range.

   • 3.9/5 (13.6K)

   • Format: Hardcover

5. broadened-horizons.org › 2010/07/17 › shaneShane Discussion Questions - Broadened Horizons Book Club

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   Jul 17, 2010 · How does Jack Schaefer build tension in the book? What does the fence post Shane put in that Joe can’t move symbolize? Where do you think Shane came from? and where is he going? For such a small, short book Shane is packed full of great things to discuss!

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   Shane is a mysterious and skilled gunslinger who becomes a symbol of justice and heroism in the story, representing the struggle for righteousness in a lawless land. A mysterious stranger becomes a hero to a family in the Old West.

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   Why is Shane a hero?

   • Shane is a mysterious and skilled gunslinger who becomes a symbol of justice and heroism in the story, representing the struggle for righteousness in a lawless land. A mysterious stranger becomes a hero to a family in the Old West.

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   What is Shane by Jack Schaefer about?

   • Jack Schaefer’s classic novel illuminates the spirit of the West through the eyes of a young boy and a hero who changes the lives of everyone around him. Renowned artist Wendell Minor provides stunning images and a moving introduction to this new edition of Shane, the ultimate tale of the Western landscape. 135 pages, Hardcover

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   What era is Shane set in?

   • "Shane" is set in the Wyoming Territory during the late 19th century, a time marked by the rapid expansion of settlements and the conflicts that arose between homesteaders and cattle barons. The story is narrated by Bob Starrett, the young son of homesteaders Joe and Marian Starrett.

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   Is Shane still a classic?

   • "Shane" remains a beloved classic that continues to captivate readers with its portrayal of the untamed American frontier. Jack Schaefer's masterful storytelling and evocative depiction of characters and themes ensure that "Shane" remains a poignant and enduring work in the Western literary canon.

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   When was Shane written?

   • Shane is a western novel by Jack Schaefer published in 1949. It was initially published in 1946 in three parts in Argosy magazine, and originally titled Rider from Nowhere. The novel has been printed in seventy or more editions, and translated into over 30 languages, and was adapted into the 1953 film starring Alan Ladd.

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   Does Shane have a connection with Joe?

   • He has a connection with all three but in different ways. Shane helps Joe protect his farm against a man that wants to make the land free range. It all comes down to a fight at the bar against a hired gun.

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8. allaboutromance.com › book-review › shane-jack-schaeferShane by Jack Schaefer - All About Romance

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   Apr 9, 2023 · It’s a book called Shane written by Jack Schaefer back in 1949. Most people might say, “Hey, that’s not a romance, that’s a western.” But this book is about a very powerful love triangle, and yes, it’s true, it is a western and the hero and the heroine don’t end up together at the end.