Schaefer went on to write many other stories and novels set in the west, earning a devoted following of readers that continues to grow. See a complete list of the characters in shane and indepth analyses of shane, bob starrett, joe starrett, marian. Jack schaefers classic novel illuminates the spirit of the west through the eyes. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Shane, his first piece of fiction, began as a short story. See the progress your students make while they are reading. Throughout the book, bob is as entranced by as he is terrified of the stranger.
Pdf shane book by jack schaefer free download 5 pages. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. All payments should be received within 7 days of purchase. Dont know how long they gave us, but i was able to read it in just a few hours today. Learn exactly what happened in this chapter, scene, or section of shane and what it means.
The novel is named after and revolves around the protagonist and main character, shane. Read a plot overview of the entire book or a chapter by chapter summary and. Jack schaefer books list of books by author jack schaefer. Free study guide for shane by jack schaefer previous page table of contents next page downloadable printable version shane free study guide literary elements setting. Nevertheless, he continued writing successful westerns, selling his home in connecticut and moving to santa fe, new mexico in 1955. Seen through the eyes of a young boy, bob starrett, shane is the classic story of a lone stranger. Cover creases, there is some separating at the base of the spine. Free study guide for shane by jack schaefer table of contents next page downloadable printable version. Few realized that schaefer himself had never been anywhere near the west. The novel is set in the early twentieth century in a wyoming valley, where the pace of life is simple and slow and the inhabitants are moral and ethical.
Jack warner schaefer 19071991 was born in cleveland, ohio, studied at oberlin college and columbia university, and was a career journalist and editor. Shane by jack schaefer, 1949, western fiction my alltime favorite romance is somewhat unusual. Shane, his first piece of fiction, began as a short. Shane, jack schaefer, paperback, 20th print, 1963 ebay. A stranger rode out of the heart of the great glowing west, into the small. The novel shane by jack schaefer is a classic coming of age story as the young protagonist bob starrett learns what it means to be a man by observing and. An exlibrary book and may have standard library stamps andor stickers. Discussion of themes and motifs in jack schaefers shane. His popular western novels include shane 1949 and monte walsh. Jack schaefer in the summer of 1889, a mysterious and charismatic man rides into a small wyoming valley, where he joins homesteaders who take a stand against a bullying cattle rancher, and where he changes the. Read a plot overview of the entire book or a chapter by chapter summary and analysis. The starrett familys life forever changes when a man named shane rides out of the great glowing west and up to their farm in 1889.
Perfect for acing essays, tests, and quizzes, as well as for writing lesson plans. The author attended oberlin college where he studied english. Ive had some fun today learning about the book shane by jack schaefer. The author, jack schaefer, wrote a novel that every gate student should read. Renowned artist wendell minor provides stunning images and a moving introduction to this new edition of shane, the ultimate tale of the western landscape. He dresses differently and moves differently, with a kind of confidence and power that is immediately noticeable. Written by jack schaefer, audiobook narrated by eric g. Shane was written by jack schaefer and originally published in 1949. Shane is a western novel, written in 1949 by jack schaefer.
Metaphor it was the easyness of a coiled spring, of a trap set. Mass market paperback bantam british, 833, 1951, 1st thus. Shane novel project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks read. The novel has been translated into over 30 languages, and was adapted into the famous 1953 film starring alan ladd. Initially published in 1946 in three parts in argosy magazine. Okay, maybe its a guy thing, but the question needed an answer. The main characters of this westerns, fiction story are. Jack schaefers classic novel illuminates the spirit of the west through the eyes of a young boy and a hero who changes the lives of everyone around him. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures.
Jack schaefer author of shane goodreads share book. Shane setting characters character list by jack schaefer. A stranger rode out of the heart of the great glowing west, into the small w. Most people might say, hey, thats not a romance, thats a western. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 5 pages and is available in hardcover format.
See all books authored by jack schaefer, including shane, and monte walsh, and more on. He is a gunman who wanders on to joe starretts land and into his life. Its a book called shane written by jack schaefer back in 1949. There was a deadly calm in the valley that summer, a slow, climbing tension that seemed to focus on shane. Readers will most likely associate jack schaefer with his book shane. However, this novel had a much more profound effect on me than the movie.
This novel provides fodder for our consideration especially during this period immediately after the ascension, the time when christ makes the unfathomable claim that he will. Shane by jack schaefer and a great selection of related books. Young bob starrett is entranced by this stoic stranger who brings a new energy to his. Shane worksheets and literature unit by jack schaefer grades 68 daily reading journal go beyond a simple book report. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading shane.
It was initially published in 1946 in three parts in argosy magazine, and originally titled rider from. It was shane, who appeared on the horizon and became a friend and guardian to the starrett family at a time when homesteaders and cattle rangers battled for territory and survival. Ive long been a fan of the movie and have wanted to read the jack schaefer novel its based on, so i decided to. Within the framework of a short narrative and implausibly idealised characters jack schaefer contrives to produce a compelling story. Published in 1949, this book is a western classic read in schools, but i had never heard of it before. The next morning, bob wakes up and thinks about their guest.
Jack schaefer 19071991 was born in cleveland, ohio, and studied at oberlin college and columbia university. In 1975 he received the western literature associations distinguished achievement award. Schaefer covers a variety of themes in his work, including the relationship of the individual to the community and how people overcome obstacles while maintaining their integrity. Behind the details can be felt conflict, mounting action, a love story, the gun, and a man, all present by their seeming absence. Schaefer received the western literature associations distinguished achievement award in 1975 and the saddleman award in 1986 from the western writers of america. Shane study guide contains a biography of jack schaefer, literature essays, a complete etext, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full.
Jack schaefer was an american writer born in 1907 best known for his work in the genre of westerns. Shane shane is the title character and protagonist of the book. Free study guide shane by jack schaefer summary analysis chapter notes free book notes online downloadd. A stoic, mysterious man, he says little about himselfno one even knows his last name. About the author jack schaefer was a journalist and writer known for his authentic and memorable characters set in. Shane is a western novel by jack schaefer published in 1949. A stranger rode out of the heart of the great glowing west, into the small wyoming valley, in the summer of. Jack schaefer western bantam british mass market paperback. Book clubs book fairs scholastic education classroom magazines. Schaefer s first success as a novelist came in 1949 with his memorable novel shane, set in wyoming. His bestknown work is shane, which was made into the film shane, and the short story stubby pringles christmas 1964. At first sight, the boy realises there is something unusual about the approaching man, but as bob gets to know. Free study guide shane by jack schaefer summary analysis.
The first edition of the novel was published in 1949, and was written by jack schaefer. It should be required reading in schools across our country. A stranger rode out of the heart of the great glowing west, into the small wyoming valley, in the summer of 1889. Adjustable folding board magic fast folder clothes tshirts flip fold us 5th gen. Shane 1953 film vhs and rare jack schaefer paperback stars alan ladd. But this book is about a very powerful love triangle, and yes, its true, it is a western and the hero and the heroine dont end up together at the end. His novels have garnered dozens of state and national book awards. What are five literary devices found in chapter one of the book shane. It was initially published in 1946 in three parts in argosy magazine, and originally titled rider from nowhere. Shane by schaefer, jack paperback book the fast free shipping. Its what he is that counts a man who watches what is going on around him will make his mark.
In shane, schaefer executes a perfect western narrative while exploring the overarching themes of virtue, the human condition, and a mans search for self. She is an english teacher and it is apart of her curriculum every year. His first novel, shane 1949, a portrait of a gunfighter trying to escape his violent past, was a success. All rests on a single issue will shane, who has renounced the life of a professional gunslinger, be forced into a situation where once more he resorts to violence to achieve his ends. Shane kindle edition by schaefer, jack, nott, robert. Free shane worksheets and literature unit for teachers. Jack warner schaefer november 19, 1907 january 1991 was an american writer known for his westerns. The story follows an exgunslinger shane as he tries to settle down, and a family, the starrett family, whose life he becomes involved in when a tyrant tries to steal their land through fear and force. Jack schaefer was a journalist and writer known for his authentic and memorable characters set in the american west. Ive been doing historical reading on the author and history of this book. Shane is a novel by jack schaefer that was first published in 1949. Shane by jack schaefer this is my mothers favorite book of all time.
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