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Portrait of an artist with twenty-six horses

Portrait of an artist with twenty-six horses

A Classic Novel of the American Southwest
Literary Fiction
Pages
221
Published
1963
Language
English

Synopsis

This novel explores the lives of residents on a Navajo reservation in New Mexico. The story unfolds primarily through dialogues, highlighting the interactions and differing perspectives between white characters and the Navajo people. It offers a look into their daily existence and cultural clashes.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

Thought-ProvokingSatiricalComplex
Fish Out of Water

Genres

Literary Fiction

About the author

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William Eastlake

William Eastlake was a writer of novels and short stories, with work appearing in "The Best American Short Stories 1971." He is known for titles like "The bronc people" and "Go in beauty," often exploring the American West, alongside "Portrait of an artist with twenty-six horses" and "The bamboo bed.

Characters

Bowman familySupporting
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