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Essays & Correspondence - Pastures of the Empty Page: Fellow Writers on the Life and Legacy of Larry McMurtry (Charles N. Prothro Texana)

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Book Synopsis: A collection of essays that offers an intimate view of Larry McMurtry, America’s preeminent western novelist, through the eyes of a pantheon of writers he helped shape through his work over the course of his unparalleled literary life. When he died in 2021, Larry McMurtry was one of America’s most revered writers. The author of treasured novels such as Lonesome Dove and The Last Picture Show, and coauthor of the screenplays for Brokeback Mountain and Streets of Laredo, McMurtry created unforgettable characters and landscapes largely drawn from his life growing up on the family’s hardscrabble ranch outside his hometown of Archer City, Texas. Pastures of the Empty Page brings together fellow writers to honor the man and his impact on American letters. Paulette Jiles, Stephen Harrigan, Stephanie Elizondo Griest, and Lawrence Wright take up McMurtry’s piercing and poetic vision—an elegiac literature of place that demolished old myths of cowboy culture and created new ones. Screenwriting partner Diana Ossana reflects on their thirty-year book and screenwriting partnership; other contributors explore McMurtry’s reading habits and his passion for bookselling. And brother Charlie McMurtry shares memories of their childhood on the ranch. In contrast to his curmudgeonly persona, Larry McMurtry emerges as a trustworthy friend and supportive mentor. McMurtry was famously self-deprecating, but as his admirers attest, this self-described “minor regional writer” was an artist for the ages.

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Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Larry McMurtry, America's preeminent western novelist, with our new book, Pastures of the Empty Page: Fellow Writers on the Life and Legacy of Larry McMurtry. This remarkable collection of essays offers a unique and intimate view of the man behind beloved novels such as Lonesome Dove and The Last Picture Show. Through the eyes of a pantheon of writers he influenced, you'll explore the profound impact McMurtry had on American letters.

When Larry McMurtry passed away in 2021, the literary world mourned the loss of one of its most revered voices. But his legacy lives on, now preserved in the pages of Pastures of the Empty Page. Experience McMurtry's piercing and poetic vision that shattered old myths of cowboy culture and created new ones. From Paulette Jiles to Stephen Harrigan, Stephanie Elizondo Griest to Lawrence Wright, these gifted writers pay tribute to the man who shaped their own literary journeys.

Discover the intricate bond between Larry McMurtry and his longtime screenwriting partner, Diana Ossana, spanning over thirty years of collaboration. Their partnership brought McMurtry's novels to life, including the critically acclaimed Brokeback Mountain and Streets of Laredo. As you delve into the stories shared by his brother Charlie McMurtry and explore McMurtry's passion for bookselling, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the man behind the words.

Don't miss the opportunity to uncover the depths of Larry McMurtry's literary genius. He may have humbly described himself as a "minor regional writer," but the impact of his work resonates far beyond those boundaries. Join the chorus of admirers who recognize him as an artist for the ages. Order your copy of Pastures of the Empty Page today and delve into the heart and soul of a literary legend.

Order your copy of Pastures of the Empty Page now and embark on a journey through the life and legacy of Larry McMurtry, a master storyteller who forever changed the landscape of American literature.

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