Close Range

In Close Range, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Annie Proulx presents a celebrated collection of stories that delve into themes of loneliness, violence, and complex love against the backdrop of Wyoming's stark beauty. With masterful prose, Proulx explores the struggles of her characters—from rodeo riders grappling with isolation to the heart-wrenching tale of two cowboys in “Brokeback Mountain”—all while weaving in elements of rural life and folklore. This collection not only showcases her fierce love for the landscape but also highlights the tension between traditional and contemporary values in the West.