Brokeback Mountain
by Annie Proulx
Brokeback Mountain by Annie Proulx holds a well received rating of 3.93 out of 5, based on 19.9K reader ratings. First published in 1997. The book spans 55 pages.
About Brokeback Mountain
Annie Proulx has written some of the most original and brilliant short stories in contemporary literature, and for many readers and reviewers, "Brokeback Mountain" is her masterpiece. Ennis del Mar and Jack Twist, two ranch hands, come together when they're working as sheepherder and camp tender one summer on a range above the tree line. At first, sharing an isolated tent, the attraction is casual, inevitable, but something deeper catches them that summer. Both men work hard, marry, and have kids because that's what cowboys do. But over the course of many years and frequent separations this relationship becomes the most important thing in their lives, and they do anything they can to preserve it. The New Yorker won the National Magazine Award for Fiction for its publication of "Brokeback Mountain," and the story was included in Prize Stories 1998: The O. Henry Awards. In gorgeous and haunting prose, Proulx limns the difficult, dangerous affair between two cowboys that survives everything but the world's violent intolerance.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Annie Proulx |
| Published | 1997 |
| Pages | 55 |
| Genres | Fiction, Romance, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.93 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 19,871 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What genre is Brokeback Mountain?
Brokeback Mountain is categorized as Fiction, Romance, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Romance.
Is Brokeback Mountain worth reading?
Based on 19.9K reader ratings, Brokeback Mountain has an average score of 3.93 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Brokeback Mountain?
Brokeback Mountain has 55 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
Who wrote Brokeback Mountain?
Brokeback Mountain was written by Annie Proulx. It was first published in 1997.
What is the ISBN for Brokeback Mountain?
The ISBN-13 for Brokeback Mountain is 9780743271320.0.
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