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Adventure· United States

Lonesome Dove

by Larry McMurtry
Aggregate Editorial Score64/100
★Pulitzer Prize
Published 1986945 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry is a landmark work of adventure, first published in 1986. Two aging Texas Rangers, Gus and Call, undertake a cattle drive from Texas to Montana in this epic Western that won the Pulitzer Prize in 1986. McMurtry's sprawling, character-rich novel elevated the Western genre to literary status and created an unforgettable portrait of frontier America. Themes of frontier, friendship, freedom run through the work. The book has received recognition from Pulitzer Prize 1986.

Awards & Recognition

Pulitzer Prize
winner · national
198648
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About the Author
Larry McMurtry
United States
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lonesome Dove about?

Two aging Texas Rangers, Gus and Call, undertake a cattle drive from Texas to Montana in this epic Western that won the Pulitzer Prize in 1986. McMurtry's sprawling, character-rich novel elevated the Western genre to literary status and created an unforgettable portrait of frontier America.

Who wrote Lonesome Dove?

Lonesome Dove was written by Larry McMurtry, from United States. First published in 1986.

What awards has Lonesome Dove won?

Lonesome Dove has received the following awards and honours: Pulitzer Prize 1986.

Is Lonesome Dove worth reading?

Lonesome Dove is a notable work that has earned critical attention, with an aggregate editorial score of 48/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in frontier, friendship, freedom.