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The genre has shifted through three main eras: classic, revisionist, and neo-Westerns [36]. Today, contemporary authors like Cormac McCarthy and Larry McMurtry continue to reinvent the tradition, moving away from simple "white hat vs. black hat" tropes to explore the darker, more unforgiving nature of the frontier. Western

At its heart, the Western explores the tension between civilization and the untamed wilderness. Common themes include: Genre Basics - Western - Article - Choosing