The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford: A Novel by Ron Hanse

Description: The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford by Ron Hansen Hansen has adapted his cult-classic novel about the notorious outlaw for the screenplay of Warner Bros.U upcoming feature film, starring Brad Pitt and Casey Affleck. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description "Recalls the literature of Americana by John Steinbeck, Erskine Caldwell, Willa Cather, and Hamlin Garland . . . Hansen has broadened our perception of the West in much the same way as the best historians . . . and proven himself one of our finest stylists of American historical fiction." --Christian Science MonitorBestselling author Ron Hansen recreates the real West with his imaginative telling of the life of the most famous outlaw of them all, Jesse James, and of his death at the hands of the upstart Robert Ford.Jesse James was a fabled outlaw, a charismatic, spiritual, larger-than-life bad man whose bloody exploits captured the imagination and admiration of a nation hungry for antiheroes. Robert Ford was a young upstart torn between dedicated worship and murderous jealousy, the "dirty little coward" who coveted Jesses legend. The powerful, strange, and unforgettable story of their interweaving paths--and twin destinies that would collide in a rain of blood and betrayal--is a story of America in all her rough, conflicted glory and the myths that made her. Author Biography Ron Hansen is the bestselling author of the novel Atticus (a finalist for the National Book Award), Hitlers Niece, Mariette in Ecstasy, Desperadoes, and Isnt It Romantic?, as well as a collection of short stories, a collection of essays, and a book for children. The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford was a finalist for the PEN/Faulkner Award. Ron Hansen lives in northern California, where he teaches at Santa Clara University. Review "Hansen has turned low history into high art. This is a terrific book." -- Newsday"Retelling the familiar stories, making them fresh, finding in them an unresolvable mystery and tragedy about fame and ambition in America, this book is a wonderful achievement." -- San Francisco Chronicle"Recalls the literature of Americana by John Steinbeck, Erskine Caldwell, Willa Cather, and Hamlin Garland . . . Hansen has broadened our perception of the West in much the same way as the best historians . . . and proven himself one of our finest stylists of American historical fiction." -- Christian Science Monitor"Here is THE James book . . . Put Hansen on your bedside table." -- Richmond News-Leader Review Quote "This book is a wonderful achievement." Description for Teachers/Educators American historys most famous outlaw comes alive in Ron Hansens imaginative recreation of the West. The charismatic Jesse James has a quick temper, an even faster draw, and holds sway over his ragged gang-that is, until the arrival of upstart Robert Ford. Torn between worship and jealousy of James, Ford makes a fateful decision that torments him for the rest of his life and becomes one of the most legendary events of the American frontier. Details ISBN0061120197 Author Ron Hansen Pages 336 Language English ISBN-10 0061120197 ISBN-13 9780061120190 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY FIC Year 2007 Short Title ASSASSINATION OF JESSE JAMES B Series P.S. (Paperback) Residence CA, US Birth 1947 Subtitle A Novel DOI 10.1604/9780061120190 Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2007-09-01 NZ Release Date 2007-09-01 US Release Date 2007-09-01 UK Release Date 2007-09-01 Illustrations Illustrations, black and white Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc Publication Date 2007-09-01 Imprint HarperCollins Publishers Audience General Imprint US Harper Perennial Publisher US HarperCollins We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:138842278;

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