Owen Wister was an American author best known for his role in popularizing the Western genre. Born in 1860 in Philadelphia, he was raised in a prominent family and studied at Harvard University. After pursuing a legal career, Wister shifted his focus to writing, ultimately earning recognition for his vivid depictions of the American West. His most notable work, "The Virginian," published in 1902, is considered a seminal piece in Western literature, introducing readers...