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THE ASSASSINATION OF JESSE JAMES BY THE COWARD ROBERT FORD

Ron Hansen

Hansen re-creates the real West with his imaginative telling of the life of the most famous outlaw of them all, Jesse James, and of his death at the hands of the upstart Robert Ford. James, a charismatic, superstitious, and moody man, holds sway over a ragged gang who fear his temper and quick shooting. Robert Ford, a young gang member torn between worshipping Jesse and taking his place, guns him down in cold blood and lives out his days tormented by the killing.

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.

DIE ERMORDUNG DES JESSE JAMES DURCH DEN FEIGLING ROBERT FORD
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HC: S. Fischer, 1996. RR
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Published 1983-05-11 by Alfred A. Knopf

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Hansen has turned low history into high art. This is a terrific book.

Made into a movie by Andrew Dominik in 2007, produced by Warner Bros., starring Brad Pitt and Casey Affleck. The film garnered two Academy Award nominations: Best Cinematography (Roger Deakins) and Best Supporting Actor (Affleck). Read more...