The Assassination of Jesse James By the Coward Robert Ford: Norton Paperback Fiction - Softcover

Hansen, R

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0393306798 ISBN 13: 9780393306798

Publisher: W. W. Norton & Co., 1990

Synopsis

Hansen continues his tales of the real West with his imaginative retelling ofthe life of the most famous outlaw of them all, Jesse James, and of his deathat the hands of the upstart Robert Ford.

About this title

Review:

"Thrilling and mythic... Hansen's psychological acuity and
downright excellent writing make it seem timeless".
-- 'Independent on Sunday'

About the Author:

Ron Hansen is the bestselling author of the novel Atticus (a finalist for the National Book Award), Hitler's Niece, Mariette in Ecstasy, Desperadoes, and Isn't It Romantic?, as well as a collection of short stories, a collection of essays, and a book for children. The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford was a finalist for the PEN/Faulkner Award. Ron Hansen lives in northern California, where he teaches at Santa Clara University.

About this edition

• Publisher: W. W. Norton & Co.
• Publication date: 1990
• ISBN 10: 0393306798
• ISBN 13: 9780393306798
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 304