It can hardly be denied ... that the idea of a free, unbound life has always been intoxicated and inspired us. In our thoughts, we combine the flight from the burden of history, oppression, law and annoying obligations. We see ourselves after the absolute freedom, and the way there has always been west.
The concept of a life free from constraints has consistently captivated our imagination, suggesting a deep-seated desire to escape the weight of our historical and societal burdens. This notion evokes dreams of liberation from oppression, restrictive laws, and endless obligations. In envisioning this ideal existence, we often look to the west as a symbol of hope and potential for absolute freedom.
In "The American West as Living Space," Wallace Stegner argues...
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