Description

In the dusty landscape of 1950s Texas, a young man named Lonnie Bannon navigates the complexities of life on his family's cattle ranch. Under the tutelage of his grandfather, the honorable Homer Bannon, Lonnie learns about the enduring values of the frontier. However, his world is challenged by the presence of Hud, a charismatic but morally ambiguous figure whose actions threaten the very foundations of their way of life. This debut novel by Larry McMurtry offers a poignant exploration of tradition versus modernity, honor versus expediency, and the harsh realities of the American West.

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paperback

Simon & Schuster

Published Jul 2, 2002

192 pages

ISBN: 9780684853857

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Details

First Published

1961

Language

eng

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for Horseman, Pass By by Larry McMurtry.

Violence
Racism/Discrimination
Animal Cruelty