Western fiction is a genre of literature set in the American Old West frontier, typically in the late eighteenth to late nineteenth century. Prominent authors include Zane Grey and Louis L'Amour, and the genre's popularity peaked in the early 1960s, aided by televised Westerns such as Bonanza, before declining significantly from the mid-1970s onward.
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Place of Origin Notable ExampleZane Grey and Louis L'Amour 1 Defining TraitSet in the American Old West frontier, typically the late eighteenth to late nineteenth century 1 Connections
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1. Western Fiction (Wikipedia)
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Western fiction is a genre of literature set in the American Old West frontier and typically set from the late eighteenth to the late nineteenth century.
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Well-known writers of Western fiction include Zane Grey from the early 20th century and Louis L'Amour from the mid-20th century.
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The predecessor of the Western in American literature emerged early with tales of the frontier.
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