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

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   Shane was originally published by Argosy, an American pulp magazine. It was published as Rider from Nowhere, a three-part serial, beginning in July 1946. This version was also somewhat shorter. Most notably, it did not include the famous early scene in which Shane and Joe Starrett bond while working together to remove a large stump. [5]

   • Author: Jack Schaefer

   • Publish Year: 1949

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   Schaefer's novel explores themes of honor, justice, and the struggle for survival. Shane was successfully adapted into a critically acclaimed film by George Stevens in 1953. Read the full book summary, an in-depth character analysis of Shane, and explanations of important quotes from Shane.

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   This year, I chose Jack Schaefer's 1949 book, "Shane" his first novel and the source of the famous 1953 film of the same name, directed by George Stevens, starring Alan Ladd, and with a screenplay by the Western novelist, A.B. Guthrie.

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   "Shane" is a classic Western novel written by Jack Schaefer. Set in the American West, this timeless tale follows the story of a mysterious gunslinger who becomes embroiled in the lives of a homesteading family.

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   In the summer of 1889, a strange man rides into a small town. He is dressed differently from the other men, wearing a black hat, boots, and a belt. He looks composed, strong, and dangerous. The narrator of the book, Bob Starrett notices the stranger and reacts to him with curiosity and awe.

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   May 26, 2020 · Jack Schaefer wrote one of the most iconic Western novels, Shane. He did so before ever visiting the American West. Here's the backstory of Shane the novel.

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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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   Where can I find a summary of Shane?

   • Read the full book summary, an in-depth character analysis of Shane, and explanations of important quotes from Shane. Go to BN.com to get your copy of these helpful resources. From a general summary to chapter summaries to explanations of famous quotes, the SparkNotes Shane Study Guide has everything you need to ace quizzes, tests, and essays.

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   What era is Shane by Jack Schaefer set in?

   • Shane, a Western novel by American author Jack Schaefer, was published in 1949 and is set on the Wyoming frontier during the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around Shane, a mysterious and skilled gunslinger who becomes entwined with the lives of the Starrett family, particularly young Joey.

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   Is Shane a good book?

   • "Shane" is included in an upcoming Library of America volume "The Western: Four Classic Novels of the 1940s and 50s" edited by Ron Hansen as well as in a separate paperback edition. It is an outstanding American novel to get to know and a book which will encourage visionary reflection on the United States and its promise on this Independence Day.

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   When did Shane come out?

   • The book, Shane, came out on Oct. 14, 1949. It became, and remains, a beloved Western, made more so by a film of the same name that hit theaters on Apr. 23, 1953. George Stevens directed the movie and Alan Ladd stars as Shane. The film opens with Shane riding alone on horseback into the Jackson Hole valley in Wyoming.

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   Did Jack Schaefer write Shane?

   • Richard S. Wheeler has written of Shane and its author: "This was Jack Schaefer’s first novel. He preferred in later years to write stories less mythic and more attuned to the real West.... Although he is little known, and the volume of his work is small, he surely ranks as one of this nation’s greatest."

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8. www.sparknotes.com › lit › shaneShane: Character List - SparkNotes

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   Shane is the title character and protagonist of the book. A stoic, mysterious man, he says little about himself—no one even knows his last name. He dresses differently and moves differently, with a kind of confidence and power that is immediately noticeable.