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Horseman, Pass By is a Western novel written by Larry McMurtry and published in 1961 as his debut work. Set on a declining cattle ranch in contemporary Texas, the story explores the generational and ideological friction between the principled ranch owner and his amoral stepgrandson. The novel served as the basis for the acclaimed 1963 film adaptation Hud, starring Paul Newman. It is a foundational text in McMurtry's career, marking his shift away from traditional Western myths toward modern realism.
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Who wrote Horseman, Pass By?
Horseman, Pass By was written by Larry McMurtry and published in 1961. It was McMurtry's debut novel and helped establish his interest in the changing American West.
Where does Horseman, Pass By take place?
The novel is set on a struggling cattle ranch in Texas. Its young narrator, Lonnie Bannon, observes the conflict between his grandfather Homer Bannon and the ranch hand Hud.
Who is Hud Bannon in the novel?
Hud is Homer's adult son and Lonnie's uncle, played by Paul Newman in the 1963 film adaptation. He is capable and charismatic but deeply self-serving, creating the novel's central moral conflict.
Is Horseman, Pass By connected to the 1963 film Hud?
Yes, Martin Ritt's 1963 film Hud is based on Horseman, Pass By. The film changes some details and stars Paul Newman as Hud, Patricia Neal as Alma, and Brandon deWilde as Lonnie.
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