Westerns
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Philip French
Binding: Paperback
Published: Oxford University Press, New York, 1977
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Philip French's Westerns presents a definitive critical examination of the iconic American film genre. This insightful volume chronicles the evolution of the Western, from its silent era origins to its complex modern interpretations, illustrating how it reflects and shapes national identity. French uncovers the recurring archetypes, narrative structures, and thematic concerns that define these cinematic tales of the frontier. He argues for the genre's enduring cultural significance, detailing its impact on global cinema and its continued relevance in contemporary discourse. This authoritative work offers a comprehensive understanding of the Western's rich history and artistic legacy.
Author: Philip French
Binding: Paperback
Published: Oxford University Press, New York, 1977
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Philip French's Westerns presents a definitive critical examination of the iconic American film genre. This insightful volume chronicles the evolution of the Western, from its silent era origins to its complex modern interpretations, illustrating how it reflects and shapes national identity. French uncovers the recurring archetypes, narrative structures, and thematic concerns that define these cinematic tales of the frontier. He argues for the genre's enduring cultural significance, detailing its impact on global cinema and its continued relevance in contemporary discourse. This authoritative work offers a comprehensive understanding of the Western's rich history and artistic legacy.